Rosemont College
Rosemont, Pennsylvania · Private Nonprofit · 76.3% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 33/100 · Poor Value
Rosemont College earns a 33/100 ROI score and a Poor Value tier. The numbers paint a tough picture for this small Catholic women's college (now coed). Median earnings six years after entry are $36,700, climbing to $48,555 by year ten -- modest growth. Net price averages $20,150 against a $23,845 sticker, meaning institutional aid discounts about $3,700 off list -- modest for a small private. Total four-year cost is $80,600. The implied payback period is 16.3 years. Median federal debt is $27,000, producing a 0.736 debt-to-earnings ratio. The earnings premium of 16.8% is below average. Completion is 57.1%, the strongest sub-score and well above peer averages for similar-tier privates -- credit to Rosemont's small-campus advising model. Repayment performance is the weakest indicator: only 60% of borrowers are making progress at three years, with 5-year repayment at 58%. The school's program portfolio is thin -- only business and sociology have sufficient graduates to track, both posting D grades. Honest read: Rosemont's strong completion rate and Catholic-women's-college identity have community value, but the post-graduation earnings simply don't keep pace with the price and program offerings are limited. Pennsylvania has stronger options at lower cost (West Chester, Temple) for students whose primary aim is workforce-ready credentials.
The data raises concerns about Rosemont College
These metrics fall below the thresholds most financial advisors recommend for a sound college investment. Review them carefully before committing.
- ROI Score33/100 - Poor Value tier (below 45). Most 4-year schools we track score 60 or higher.
- Payback period16.3 years - Most 4-year schools we track have payback periods of 4-10 years.
Rosemont College
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $23,845/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $23,845/yr |
| Average net price | $20,150/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $80,600 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $48,555 |
| Median earnings (6yr post-entry) | $36,700 |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $286 |
| Estimated payback period | 16.3 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 57.1% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 486 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The sticker price at Rosemont College is $23,845/year. But sticker price isn't what most students pay. After grants, scholarships, and financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $20,150/year, or roughly $80,600 over four years.
That net price varies significantly by family income. The lowest-income families (under $30,000/year) pay an average of $10,124/year, while families earning over $110,000 pay $30,670/year.
The median graduate leaves with $27,000 in federal loan debt, translating to an estimated monthly payment of $286 on a standard 10-year repayment plan. Against median earnings of $48,555 ten years out, the debt-to-earnings ratio is 0.74 - within the recommended range but worth monitoring.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,124 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,373 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $20,180 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $24,825 |
| $110,001+ | $30,670 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families earning under $30,000 pay $10,124 net price -- the most aggressive aid discount of any income bracket and meaningful for the school's mission. Pell-eligible students layering the $7,395 federal grant face only a $2,700 annual gap, manageable. Across four years that's $40,500 net cost. For low-income Catholic-affiliated students, the low net price is the genuine value proposition.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Middle-income brackets pay $13,373 ($30K-$48K), $20,180 ($48K-$75K), and $24,825 ($75K-$110K). The aid curve is steep -- families crossing the $48K threshold lose almost all need-based discounting. The $30K-$48K bracket is the value sweet spot. The $75K-$110K bracket effectively pays sticker, which makes Rosemont a poor value at that income tier.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Households above $110,000 pay $30,670 -- $6,825 ABOVE the $23,845 sticker tuition, indicating the figure includes estimated room-board-fees beyond tuition. Over four years that's $122,680 net for high-income families. Given $48,555 ten-year median earnings, the math does not work. High-income families should look elsewhere unless Catholic women's-college identity is decisive.
Earnings by Major
Top 2 most popular majors at Rosemont College with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $47,064 | D |
| Sociology | $33,537 | D |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Business Administration, Management, and Operations
Business is Rosemont's largest tracked program, though even here the cohort is just 9 graduates. Earnings are $35,463 one year out and $47,064 four years out -- weak by national business-program standards. Median debt is $31,000 against a 0.874 debt-to-earnings ratio (D grade). The mid-career trajectory is also weak; this is not a program that elevates students into business careers with strong financial returns. Pennsylvania publics deliver substantially better business outcomes.
Sociology
Sociology graduates earn $33,537 one year out (4-year not reported) with $28,125 median debt -- a 0.839 debt-to-earnings ratio (D grade). Only 5 graduates per cohort makes this a tiny sample, but the pattern is clear: a bachelor's-only sociology degree produces weak earnings everywhere, and Rosemont's pricing makes the financial outcome especially difficult. Many sociology students will pursue social work or human-services careers where the bachelor's-only earnings reflect the labor market reality.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 47.2% | 52.0% |
| 3-year repayment | 60.2% | 62.0% |
| 5-year repayment | 58.0% | 68.0% |
| 7-year repayment | 65.8% | 72.0% |
Completion Rate
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 76.3% |
| Enrollment | 486 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 44.9% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $6,270 |
Rosemont admits 76% of applicants. SAT and ACT mid-ranges are not reported in current Scorecard data, consistent with test-optional admissions and small reporting samples. The 76% admit rate combined with a 57.1% completion rate is actually notable -- Rosemont retains and graduates moderately prepared students at materially better rates than many similarly-selective small privates, suggesting the small-college advising and student-services model works for retention.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
Rosemont's peer set includes Bryn Athyn College of the New Church, Albright College, Calumet College of Saint Joseph, Paul Smith's College, and Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah -- a heterogeneous cluster of small religious-affiliated and specialty institutions. The most useful comparator is Albright College in Reading, PA, a similarly small Pennsylvania private with broader program offerings and modestly stronger earnings outcomes. Calumet College of Saint Joseph is a closer ROI match -- both schools show similar weak earnings against high net costs.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemont College (this school) | 33 | $20,150 | $48,555 |
| Albright College | 56 | $20,024 | $58,700 |
| Talmudical Seminary Oholei Torah | 35 | $10,755 | $39,230 |
| Bryn Athyn College of the New Church | 34 | $20,586 | $40,457 |
| Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | 30 | $26,683 | $46,145 |
| Calumet College of Saint Joseph | 29 | $22,451 | $46,945 |
Who Thrives Here
Rosemont enrolls just 486 students with a 44.9% Pell rate -- a deeply access-mission profile, serving a heavily low-to-moderate-income population, predominantly first-generation Pennsylvania students. The fit profile: students drawn to Rosemont's small-campus Catholic identity and small-class advising model, particularly first-generation students who may benefit from intensive support. The 57% completion rate suggests this works. But program offerings are narrow, and aspiring nurses, engineers, or business analysts will find their options limited.
The Verdict: The Numbers Don't Add Up
The financial data raises serious concerns about Rosemont College. With a net cost of $20,150 per year and median graduate earnings of only $48,555 ten years out, the estimated payback period exceeds 16.3 years. For most students, the financial return does not justify the cost.
Areas of concern include weak earnings relative to cost and high debt relative to what graduates earn and concerning loan repayment rates and a long payback period.
Median debt of $27,000 against $48,555 in earnings is reasonable, though major choice matters significantly. Students in higher-earning programs will see better returns.
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Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.