Universities/PA/Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA · Private Nonprofit · 1,613 students

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$80k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
7%Acceptance Rate
92%Graduation Rate
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Is Swarthmore College worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$321,976 total cost vs $1,432,748 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

Personalise Your Calculation

Your intended major
$103,686/yr starting → $153,172/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$65k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$261,976
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$321,976

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$207,372
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$1,225,376
Total 10-yr Earnings$1,432,748

Key Numbers

$1,110,772
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
3.1 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+170%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
📊 Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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