50 Top Ranked Colleges That Pay Off the Least

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December 1, 2020 10:00 am

Last Updated: December 1, 2020 12:13 pm

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15. Howard University
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $39,792
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $49,200
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 77%
> Location: Washington, DC
> Undergraduate enrollment: 6,526

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14. Belmont University
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $35,861
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $44,100
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 73%
> Location: Nashville, TN
> Undergraduate enrollment: 6,820

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13. Fisk University
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $29,114
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $35,000
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 89%
> Location: Nashville, TN
> Undergraduate enrollment: 840

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12. Lesley University
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $32,289
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $38,700
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 73%
> Location: Cambridge, MA
> Undergraduate enrollment: 2,128

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11. Sarah Lawrence College
> Avg. annual net price for students receiving grant aid: $37,322
> Median earnings 10 yrs. after entry for students receiving grant aid: $43,000
> Undergraduate students receiving grant aid: 79%
> Location: Bronxville, NY
> Undergraduate enrollment: 1,433

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