Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Taylor Business Institute worth it?
Pay $12,982/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $25,559 ten years out — about 2.0× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: D.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Taylor Business Institute vs Illinois avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Illinois college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Taylor Business Institute | Illinois avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $12,982 | $18,082 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $25,559 | $54,042 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | — | $20,325 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▲ 59.3% | 53.7% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | ▲ 91.2% | 72.7% | 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 $91,100 over four years. Most students get $9,793/yr in grants and scholarships.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Taylor Business Institute grad earns about -$777,640 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 Taylor Business Institute
The average student at Taylor Business Institute pays $12,982 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $22,775 published sticker price. That is below the IL average net price of $18,082.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $25,559 — below the IL median of $54,042. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Smart alternatives
Cheaper Illinois colleges with comparable outcomes
Same state, at least 20% lower net price, with earnings within reach of Taylor Business Institute.
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Taylor Business Institute?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,982 per year. That's $9,793/yr in financial aid against the $22,775 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $51,928.
How much do Taylor Business Institute graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Taylor Business Institute graduates earn a median of $25,559 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 2.0× the annual net cost.
Is Taylor Business Institute worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Taylor Business Institute a value grade of D — top 82% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $12,982/yr, earn $25,559/yr ten years out, ROI score of 4.92. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Taylor Business Institute?
4.3% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 2.5% take federal student loans. On average, students get $9,793 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Taylor Business Institute?
In-state tuition is $12,000 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $12,000 per year — a difference of $0/yr or $0 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Taylor Business Institute?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $12,982. 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 →