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Cost & ROI · 2026

Is Allegheny Wesleyan College worth it?

Pay $5,355/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $37,453 ten years out — about 7.0× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: A+.

Net price $5,355 per year, after aid
Earnings 10y $37,453 median, post-enrollment
A+ Top 9% Exceptional Investment

The ROI math, in 30 seconds

$5,355 × 4 years = $21,420 total cost
$37,453 / year earned 10 years after enrolling
=
17.49 ROI score Grade A+ · Top 9% value

Benchmarks

Allegheny Wesleyan College vs Ohio avg vs national avg

How this school stacks up against the typical Ohio college and the typical US college.

Metric Allegheny Wesleyan College Ohio avg National avg
Avg net price $5,355 $19,055 $18,467
Median earnings 10y $37,453 $50,599 $50,834
Median debt $21,844 $19,694
Graduation rate 46.2% 47.3% 49.9%
Acceptance rate 72.8% 72.3%

Hidden cost

What you actually pay, by family income

Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.

$0 – $30k Low income
$4,614 per year
$30k – $48k Lower-middle
$5,517 per year
$48k – $75k Middle
$6,767 per year
$75k – $110k Upper-middle
per year
$110k+ High income
per year

Total cost

4-year cost projection

Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.

Year 1 $5,355 2026–2027
Year 2 $5,516 2027–2028
Year 3 $5,681 2028–2029
Year 4 $5,852 2029–2030
4-year total $22,404 net of expected aid

Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $58,448 over four years. Most students get $9,257/yr in grants and scholarships.

Lifetime impact

Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree

Over a typical 40-year career, the median Allegheny Wesleyan College grad earns about -$301,880 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).

Annual earnings advantage +-$7,547 vs HS-only median
Career-long boost -$301,880 40-year horizon, today's dollars
Net of 4-year cost -$323,300 after paying $21,420 for the degree

Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.

The verdict

What the numbers say about Allegheny Wesleyan College

The average student at Allegheny Wesleyan College pays $5,355 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $14,612 published sticker price. That is below the OH average net price of $19,055.

Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $37,453 — below the OH median of $50,599. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.

Smart alternatives

Cheaper Ohio colleges with comparable outcomes

Same state, at least 20% lower net price, with earnings within reach of Allegheny Wesleyan College.

Frequently asked

Cost & ROI questions

What is the net price at Allegheny Wesleyan College?

The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $5,355 per year. That's $9,257/yr in financial aid against the $14,612 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $21,420.

How much do Allegheny Wesleyan College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Allegheny Wesleyan College graduates earn a median of $37,453 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 7.0× the annual net cost.

Is Allegheny Wesleyan College worth the cost?

EduGradify assigns Allegheny Wesleyan College a value grade of A+ — top 9% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $5,355/yr, earn $37,453/yr ten years out, ROI score of 17.49. Exceptional Investment.

What financial aid is available at Allegheny Wesleyan College?

50% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 0% take federal student loans. On average, students get $9,257 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.

What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Allegheny Wesleyan College?

In-state tuition is $6,800 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $6,800 per year — a difference of $0/yr or $0 over four years.

How does net price change with family income at Allegheny Wesleyan College?

Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $4,614. See the chart below for all five income bands.

How we calculate ROI

Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →