Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Bryan College-Dayton worth it?
Pay $20,614/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $54,434 ten years out — about 2.6× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: C.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Bryan College-Dayton vs Tennessee avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Tennessee college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Bryan College-Dayton | Tennessee avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▼ $20,614 | $16,201 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▲ $54,434 | $46,379 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▼ $23,000 | $19,825 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 49.7% | 45.4% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 69.4% | 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.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $125,080 over four years. Most students get $10,656/yr in grants and scholarships.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $23,000 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.
Debt-to-earnings: 42% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're well below that threshold.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Bryan College-Dayton grad earns about $377,360 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
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 Bryan College-Dayton
The average student at Bryan College-Dayton pays $20,614 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $31,270 published sticker price. That is above the TN average net price of $16,201.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $54,434 — above the TN median of $46,379. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Typical graduates borrow about $23,000, roughly $250 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a moderate load at about 42% of one year's median earnings.
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Bryan College-Dayton?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $20,614 per year. That's $10,656/yr in financial aid against the $31,270 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $82,456.
How much do Bryan College-Dayton graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Bryan College-Dayton graduates earn a median of $54,434 per year — above the national average of $50,834. That's about 2.6× the annual net cost.
How much debt do Bryan College-Dayton graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $23,000 — about $250/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 34.1% of students take federal loans.
Is Bryan College-Dayton worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Bryan College-Dayton a value grade of C — top 60% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $20,614/yr, earn $54,434/yr ten years out, ROI score of 6.60. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Bryan College-Dayton?
26.6% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 34.1% take federal student loans. On average, students get $10,656 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Bryan College-Dayton?
In-state tuition is $19,800 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $19,800 per year — a difference of $0/yr or $0 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Bryan College-Dayton?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $19,500. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $21,035. 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 →