Columbia International University – Columbia, South Carolina (Return On Investment: -$115,700)
We have more bad news for the colleges in Columbia, South Carolina. Columbia International University, which is located only six miles from Benedict University (sadly, included in this list as well), has also received a poor grade from the ranking system of PayScale. Not to be mistaken for the ivy league Columbia University (New York), Columbia International University was founded in 1923 and is a private Christian college. Its undergraduate division used to be referred to as a Bible College, even before that phrase became common. These days, undergraduates can expect to spend $133,000 on four years of tuition and get a dismal -$115,700 return for their investment.
Columbia International University – Columbia, South Carolina (Return On Investment: -$115,700)
Martin Luther College – New Ulm, Minnesota (Return On Investment: -$123,200)
Students across the country have been attracted by Martin Luther College for the more athletic vibe it offers on its Minnesota Riverside campus. About a third of its students participate in varsity sports and nearly two-thirds play in intramural sports. However, that does not mean Martin Luther College has managed to stay in tip-top shape with regard to PayScale’s assessment. Students at Martin Luther College are required to live on campus, so that and four years of college tuition add up. Martin Luther students pay $93,300 for four years of schooling and usually do not see much of a return on investment since they get -$123,200 over 20 years.
Martin Luther College – New Ulm, Minnesota (Return On Investment: -$123,200)
