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NUC University vs University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras: which has better ROI?

Private for-profit, Bayamon PR · vs · Public, San Juan PR

The verdict

Neither clears its cost on institution-wide earnings, but University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras comes closer — median earnings $35,723 against a $36,700 total, vs $24,785 at NUC University. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureNUC UniversityUniversity of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
Net price / yr$8,920$9,175
Total net cost$35,680$36,700
Median earnings, 10 yrs$24,785$35,723
Median debt$9,500$5,500
Payback
20-year net return$-507,180$-289,440

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.