Voorhees College – Denmark, South Carolina
Voorhees College is located in Denmark, South Carolina, in the state’s central region. The town has a population of slightly more than 3,000 people, 600 of whom are students. It’s another historically black school whose education is well regarded, but good feelings don’t necessarily convert into big bucks. Only 26% of students complete their four-year degrees in four years, and a four-year degree costs $97,000. The average return on investment after 20 years is -$153,400, which makes you question what they have going on there that people adore.
Voorhees College – Denmark, South Carolina
Paine College – Augusta, Georgia
Although it has the distinction of training the first African-American archaeologist, John Wesley Gilbert, in 1886. Paine College was de-accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 2016, and even if they were able to find another accreditor, their graduation rate might be as low as 20%. Students must pay a hefty $97,500 for four years of study, living up to the moniker. They have a -$94,700 return on investment after 20 years.
Paine College – Augusta, Georgia
