text: to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college. \nApproximately 98% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Browncome back their sophomore year. 95% of Brown undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.\nJob Outcomes for Brown Grads\nJob placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Brown by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. \nCheck with Brown directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.\nBrown\'s Endowment\nAn endowment is the total value of a school\'s investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. \nAs of 2022, the total market value of Brown University\'s endowment was $4.7 billion. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $34,086 for each full-time student enrolled. \nTuition and Financial Aid at Brown\nTuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students\' financial need.\nBrown meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.  The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $59,749 a year. \nThe average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $24,102 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around