Special Report

50 Top Ranked Colleges That Pay Off the Least

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35. Chatham University
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $23,892
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $36,600
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 82%
> Location: Pittsburgh, PA
> Undergraduate enrollment: 1,408

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34. Pacific University
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $31,450
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $46,600
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 91%
> Location: Forest Grove, OR
> Undergraduate enrollment: 1,864

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33. Elon University
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $35,160
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $51,900
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 56%
> Location: Elon, NC
> Undergraduate enrollment: 6,277

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32. University of Puget Sound
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $36,075
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $52,700
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 99%
> Location: Tacoma, WA
> Undergraduate enrollment: 2,299

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31. New York University
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $42,397
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $61,900
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 49%
> Location: New York, NY
> Undergraduate enrollment: 26,981

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