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Two Schools,
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Hold any two of 21 schools next to each other on the numbers that decide it: the net price after aid, the debt you carry off the stage, the paycheck six and ten years out, whether you finish, and the one read that ties them together - how much earnings premium each dollar of debt buys. Every metric is drawn on a shared scale, so the bar lengths themselves are the comparison across the gutter.

Illustrative v1 snapshot

Institutions, control, selectivity, and every pattern shown are real; the exact dollar figures are a rounded, curated approximation pending the live College Scorecard CSV. Each row maps to one real Scorecard column - net price to NPT4_*, debt to GRAD_DEBT_MDN, earnings to MD_EARN_WNE_P6/P10, graduation to C150_* - so a live drop-in re-draws every bar unchanged. See Methodology.

The oxblood line in each earnings bar is what a typical high-school graduate earns ($32,000); a school whose median student earns below it did not, on the median, beat skipping college, and is flagged in oxblood. Every school in this curated four-year set clears the line - the programs that don't are the sector story further down the statement.

Choose a school for each panel

Panel A

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MA Cambridge · Private nonprofit · Most selective
6.6× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$92,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $25,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $14,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $105,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $124,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 96%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 6.6×
of 8× · higher is better

Stanford University

CA Stanford · Private nonprofit · Most selective
6.7× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$80,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $22,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $12,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $94,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $112,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 95%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 6.7×
of 8× · higher is better

Harvey Mudd College

CA Claremont · Private nonprofit · Most selective
3.9× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$86,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $42,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $22,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $100,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $118,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 92%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 3.9×
of 8× · higher is better

California Institute of Technology

CA Pasadena · Private nonprofit · Most selective
5.0× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$80,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $25,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $16,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $95,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $112,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 93%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 5.0×
of 8× · higher is better

University of Pennsylvania

PA Philadelphia · Private nonprofit · Most selective
3.9× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$71,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $27,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $18,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $88,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $103,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 96%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 3.9×
of 8× · higher is better

Georgetown University

DC Washington · Private nonprofit · Most selective
3.2× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$70,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $30,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $22,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $86,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $102,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 94%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 3.2×
of 8× · higher is better

Princeton University

NJ Princeton · Private nonprofit · Most selective
6.3× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$63,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $16,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $10,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $80,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $95,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 97%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 6.3×
of 8× · higher is better

Georgia Institute of Technology

GA Atlanta · Public · Very selective
2.7× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$61,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $18,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $23,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $78,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $93,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 91%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.7×
of 8× · higher is better

University of California, Berkeley

CA Berkeley · Public · Very selective
3.5× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$56,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $18,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $16,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $70,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $88,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 93%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 3.5×
of 8× · higher is better

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

MI Ann Arbor · Public · Very selective
2.4× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$50,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $20,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $21,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $66,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $82,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 93%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.4×
of 8× · higher is better

New York University

NY New York · Private nonprofit · Very selective
1.9× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$46,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $38,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $24,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $64,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $78,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 87%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 1.9×
of 8× · higher is better

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

CA San Luis Obispo · Public · Selective
2.6× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$46,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $18,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $18,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $62,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $78,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 83%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.6×
of 8× · higher is better

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

IL Urbana · Public · Very selective
2.2× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$44,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $19,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $20,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $62,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $76,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 85%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.2×
of 8× · higher is better

University of Texas at Austin

TX Austin · Public · Very selective
2.1× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$42,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $17,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $20,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $60,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $74,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 88%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.1×
of 8× · higher is better

Baruch College, CUNY

NY New York · Public · Selective
2.7× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$38,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $9,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $14,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $56,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $70,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 72%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.7×
of 8× · higher is better

University of Florida

FL Gainesville · Public · Very selective
2.1× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$36,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $12,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $17,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $55,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $68,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 90%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.1×
of 8× · higher is better

Stony Brook University, SUNY

NY Stony Brook · Public · Selective
1.8× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$33,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $15,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $18,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $52,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $65,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 75%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 1.8×
of 8× · higher is better

Pennsylvania State University, University Park

PA University Park · Public · Selective
0.9× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$30,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $26,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $33,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $51,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $62,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 86%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 0.9×
of 8× · higher is better

Ohio State University, Columbus

OH Columbus · Public · Selective
1.1× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$26,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $19,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $24,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $48,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $58,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 88%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 1.1×
of 8× · higher is better

California State University, Los Angeles

CA Los Angeles · Public · Open admission
2.0× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$26,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $8,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $13,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $47,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $58,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 55%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.0×
of 8× · higher is better

Arizona State University, Tempe

AZ Tempe · Public · Selective
1.1× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$24,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $14,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $22,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $46,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $56,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 66%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 1.1×
of 8× · higher is better

Panel B

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MA Cambridge · Private nonprofit · Most selective
6.6× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$92,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $25,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $14,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $105,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $124,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 96%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 6.6×
of 8× · higher is better

Stanford University

CA Stanford · Private nonprofit · Most selective
6.7× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$80,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $22,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $12,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $94,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $112,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 95%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 6.7×
of 8× · higher is better

Harvey Mudd College

CA Claremont · Private nonprofit · Most selective
3.9× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$86,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $42,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $22,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $100,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $118,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 92%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 3.9×
of 8× · higher is better

California Institute of Technology

CA Pasadena · Private nonprofit · Most selective
5.0× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$80,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $25,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $16,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $95,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $112,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 93%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 5.0×
of 8× · higher is better

University of Pennsylvania

PA Philadelphia · Private nonprofit · Most selective
3.9× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$71,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $27,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $18,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $88,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $103,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 96%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 3.9×
of 8× · higher is better

Georgetown University

DC Washington · Private nonprofit · Most selective
3.2× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$70,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $30,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $22,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $86,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $102,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 94%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 3.2×
of 8× · higher is better

Princeton University

NJ Princeton · Private nonprofit · Most selective
6.3× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$63,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $16,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $10,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $80,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $95,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 97%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 6.3×
of 8× · higher is better

Georgia Institute of Technology

GA Atlanta · Public · Very selective
2.7× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$61,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $18,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $23,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $78,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $93,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 91%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.7×
of 8× · higher is better

University of California, Berkeley

CA Berkeley · Public · Very selective
3.5× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$56,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $18,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $16,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $70,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $88,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 93%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 3.5×
of 8× · higher is better

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

MI Ann Arbor · Public · Very selective
2.4× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$50,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $20,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $21,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $66,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $82,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 93%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.4×
of 8× · higher is better

New York University

NY New York · Private nonprofit · Very selective
1.9× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$46,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $38,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $24,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $64,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $78,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 87%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 1.9×
of 8× · higher is better

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

CA San Luis Obispo · Public · Selective
2.6× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$46,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $18,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $18,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $62,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $78,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 83%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.6×
of 8× · higher is better

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

IL Urbana · Public · Very selective
2.2× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$44,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $19,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $20,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $62,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $76,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 85%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.2×
of 8× · higher is better

University of Texas at Austin

TX Austin · Public · Very selective
2.1× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$42,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $17,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $20,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $60,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $74,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 88%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.1×
of 8× · higher is better

Baruch College, CUNY

NY New York · Public · Selective
2.7× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$38,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $9,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $14,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $56,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $70,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 72%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.7×
of 8× · higher is better

University of Florida

FL Gainesville · Public · Very selective
2.1× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$36,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $12,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $17,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $55,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $68,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 90%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.1×
of 8× · higher is better

Stony Brook University, SUNY

NY Stony Brook · Public · Selective
1.8× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$33,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $15,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $18,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $52,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $65,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 75%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 1.8×
of 8× · higher is better

Pennsylvania State University, University Park

PA University Park · Public · Selective
0.9× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$30,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $26,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $33,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $51,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $62,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 86%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 0.9×
of 8× · higher is better

Ohio State University, Columbus

OH Columbus · Public · Selective
1.1× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$26,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $19,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $24,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $48,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $58,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 88%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 1.1×
of 8× · higher is better

California State University, Los Angeles

CA Los Angeles · Public · Open admission
2.0× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$26,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $8,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $13,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $47,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $58,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 55%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 2.0×
of 8× · higher is better

Arizona State University, Tempe

AZ Tempe · Public · Selective
1.1× earnings premium per $1 of debt
+$24,000 over the HS-grad line, 10y out
Average net price / year $14,000
of $45k · lower is better
Median federal debt at graduation $22,000
of $35k · lower is better
Median earnings, 6 years after entry $46,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Median earnings, 10 years after entry $56,000
of $130k · higher is better · | = HS-grad line
Graduation rate 66%
of 100% · higher is better
Earnings premium ÷ debt 1.1×
of 8× · higher is better
Earnings, graduation, value (higher is better) Net price, debt (lower is better) HS-grad earnings line

Neither school is "wrong" - a name-brand degree pays, and its network is real. But a family writing the checks can read the trade laid bare: which paycheck climbs from six years to ten, which price is a fraction of the other, and which dollar of debt buys the larger step past a high-school graduate. That is the question the Scorecard exists to answer, one pair at a time. Look up your own two at collegescorecard.ed.gov.