Marian University-Ancilla — ROI, Cost & Payback
Marian University-Ancilla charges a net price of $19,463/yr after aid — a 2-year total of $38,926. Graduates earn a median $58,759 ten years after entry, $10,399/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 3.7 years — a 20-year net return of $169,054, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)
Marian University-Ancilla's 3.7-year payback ranks #261 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 80% of them, and #4 of 56 in Indiana.
| Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Net price (after aid) | $19,463/yr | Scorecard, 2026 |
| Total net cost (2 yrs) | $38,926 | our math |
| Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry | $58,759 | Scorecard, 2026 |
| Earnings premium over HS baseline | $10,399/yr | our math |
| Median debt (completers) | $27,000 | Scorecard, 2026 |
| Payback | 3.7 yrs | our math |
| 20-year net return | $169,054 | our math |
College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.
How we compute this. Payback = total net cost ÷ annual earnings premium, where the premium is median earnings 10 years after entry minus the $48,360 baseline (BLS 2024 median for a high-school-diploma worker 25+). Total net cost = net price × 2 years. We do not discount future dollars. The institution-wide earnings figure blends every major — a specific program's payback can be far better or worse. Full method on the methodology page.