Adam Pittis, M.Ed., pHCLE, School Superintendent | LinkedIn
Adam Pittis, M.Ed., pHCLE, School Superintendent | LinkedIn
Data shows that students paid $7,192 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $104 more than the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, Elite Welding Academy South Point stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $12,268. Collins Career Technical Center followed with an average of $10,000 per year. Ohio University-Southern Campus students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $6,572.
At the time, at least $1.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Lawrence County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $778,476.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Lawrence County, including Collins Career Technical Center, Tri-State Bible College, and Elite Welding Academy South Point.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Career Technical Center | 107 | $526,824 | $4,924 | 96 | $603,305 | $6,284 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | 96 | $566,626 | $5,902 | 46 | $175,171 | $3,808 |
| Elite Welding Academy South Point | 5 | $59,298 | $11,860 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tri-State Bible College | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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