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Data shows that students paid $5,967 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $278 more than the previous school year.
Among the five institutions providing full disclosure in the county, Ross Medical Education Center-Ontario stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $16,297. Apex Academy Hair Skin Nails School of Cosmetology followed with an average of $13,500 per year. North Central State College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,624.
At the time, at least $2.7 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Richland County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $1.4 million.
Currently there are six higher education institutions in Richland County, including Pioneer Career and Technology Center, Ross Medical Education Center-Ontario, and Apex Academy Hair Skin Nails School of Cosmetology.
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.
Of the six institutions in Richland County, Pioneer Career and Technology Center did not provide detailed data on tuition fees.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Medical Education Center-Ontario | 19 | $101,525 | $5,343 | 19 | $170,462 | $8,972 |
| Apex Academy Hair Skin Nails School of Cosmetology | 13 | $65,772 | $5,059 | 9 | $46,521 | $5,169 |
| Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus | 198 | $1,201,796 | $6,070 | 143 | $921,801 | $6,446 |
| North Central State College | 227 | $1,178,061 | $5,190 | 65 | $276,402 | $4,252 |
| Madison Adult Career Center | 48 | $131,432 | $2,738 | 5 | $17,758 | $3,552 |
| Pioneer Career and Technology Center | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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