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Cost & ROI · 2026

Is EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati worth it?

Pay $7,882/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $22,844 ten years out — about 2.9× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: C.

Net price $7,882 per year, after aid
Earnings 10y $22,844 median, post-enrollment
Median debt $14,000 ≈ $152/mo
C Top 52% Exceptional Investment

The ROI math, in 30 seconds

$7,882 × 4 years = $31,528 total cost
$22,844 / year earned 10 years after enrolling
=
7.25 ROI score Grade C · Top 52% value

Benchmarks

EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati vs Puerto Rico avg vs national avg

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

Metric EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati Puerto Rico avg National avg
Avg net price $7,882 $8,636 $18,467
Median earnings 10y $22,844 $26,446 $50,834
Median debt $14,000 $9,412 $19,694
Graduation rate 43.2% 49.9%
Acceptance rate 68.2% 65.8% 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
$7,598 per year
$30k – $48k Lower-middle
$9,204 per year
$48k – $75k Middle
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 $7,882 2026–2027
Year 2 $8,118 2027–2028
Year 3 $8,362 2028–2029
Year 4 $8,613 2029–2030
4-year total $32,975 net of expected aid

Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $70,092 over four years. Most students get $9,641/yr in grants and scholarships.

Debt math

Loan repayment scenarios

If you borrow the median $14,000 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.

10-year standard plan $152/mo Total paid: $18,240
15-year extended $114/mo Total paid: $20,520
20-year extended $96/mo Total paid: $23,040

Debt-to-earnings: 61% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're below the recommended ceiling.

Lifetime impact

Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree

Over a typical 40-year career, the median EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati grad earns about -$886,240 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).

Annual earnings advantage +-$22,156 vs HS-only median
Career-long boost -$886,240 40-year horizon, today's dollars
Net of 4-year cost -$917,768 after paying $31,528 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 EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati

The average student at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati pays $7,882 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $17,523 published sticker price. That is below the PR average net price of $8,636.

Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $22,844 — below the PR median of $26,446. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.

Typical graduates borrow about $14,000, roughly $152 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a moderate load at about 61% of one year's median earnings.

Smart alternatives

Cheaper Puerto Rico colleges with comparable outcomes

Same state, at least 20% lower net price, with earnings within reach of EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati.

Frequently asked

Cost & ROI questions

What is the net price at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati?

The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $7,882 per year. That's $9,641/yr in financial aid against the $17,523 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $31,528.

How much do EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati graduates earn a median of $22,844 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 2.9× the annual net cost.

How much debt do EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati graduates take on?

Median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,000 — about $152/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 62.4% of students take federal loans.

Is EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati worth the cost?

EduGradify assigns EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati a value grade of C — top 52% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $7,882/yr, earn $22,844/yr ten years out, ROI score of 7.25. Exceptional Investment.

What financial aid is available at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati?

41.7% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 62.4% take federal student loans. On average, students get $9,641 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.

What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati?

In-state tuition is $7,050 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $14,125 per year — a difference of $7,075/yr or $28,300 over four years.

How does net price change with family income at EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati?

Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $7,598. 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 →