Wilson College

Historically single-gender colleges can have a particularly tough time in the modern market of higher education. Wilson College, a historically women-only college in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, was established in 1869, largely funded by Sarah Wilson. The institution only began to accept male applicants in 2013. This was probably born out of keeping up with the modern times, but also with modern costs.

With a 300-acre campus, Wilson College requires a substantial amount of up-keep. Unfortunately, it seems that the students bear a part of this financial load. Tuition at Wilson College runs at about $40,000 a year. The college has a graduation rate of about 40%. Put these two figures together, and the 20-year return on investment in Wilson College amounts to -$86,700.