Honorable Mention: Emmanuel College (Georgia)
Emmanuel College
Religion runs deep in Georgia, especially so at Emmanuel College, which is over 100 years old. With a direct link to the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, the institution offers a wide range of courses related to more than just education and fine arts. All courses do have somewhat of a religious leaning, however, which is something to keep in mind before you apply.
Religion aside, the school also offers great sports programs, which to many are a drawing factor when deciding which college to attend. 28% of students who end up graduating pay $112,000 in tuition fees, resulting in a return on investment of -$70,600 across the twenty years to follow. Certainly not something to shout about in church on Sunday.
Honorable Mention: Davis & Elkins College (West Virginia)
Davis & Elkins College
One of the more rural Liberal Arts schools on our list, Davis & Elkins College is situated in the middle of a town known for its touristic festivals transcending a variety of music genres. This is the kind of institution that has roughly ten students per professor, so if an intimate experience is what you’re after, this might just be one of the many small universities to look at.
This can come at somewhat of a hefty price tag, however. A private college with yearly fees of over $40,000, a four-year qualification can ultimately result in a net loss on investment of $66,000. This implies that you’re paying for an additional year and a half of studies, even while you’re working to pay back the debt accrued in student loans. Not our idea of fun.
