Special Report

50 Top Ranked Colleges That Pay Off the Least

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30. East-West University
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $17,683
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $25,700
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 92%
> Location: Chicago, IL
> Undergraduate enrollment: 447

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29. Virginia Union University
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $22,076
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $32,000
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 94%
> Location: Richmond, VA
> Undergraduate enrollment: 1,136

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28. Biola University
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $31,345
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $44,500
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 99%
> Location: La Mirada, CA
> Undergraduate enrollment: 4,043

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27. Johnson C Smith University
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $20,019
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $28,400
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 94%
> Location: Charlotte, NC
> Undergraduate enrollment: 1,435

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26. Marymount California University
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $25,484
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $35,900
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 83%
> Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
> Undergraduate enrollment: 602

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