Craig Monte, Career Management Director at East Ohio College | East Ohio College
Craig Monte, Career Management Director at East Ohio College | East Ohio College
Data shows that students paid $7,823 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $312 more than the previous school year.
Among the six institutions in the county, Hannah E Mullins School of Practical Nursing stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $18,475. East Ohio College followed with an average of $13,778 per year. Allegheny Wesleyan College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $6,800.
At the time, a total of $1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Columbiana County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $870,181.
Currently there are six higher education institutions in Columbiana County, including Columbiana County Career and Technical Center, Kent State University at East Liverpool, and Hannah E Mullins School of Practical Nursing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Salem | 54 | $244,447 | $4,527 | 39 | $214,312 | $5,495 |
| East Ohio College | 26 | $161,440 | $6,209 | 27 | $175,115 | $6,486 |
| Columbiana County Career and Technical Center | 77 | $423,800 | $5,504 | 79 | $373,242 | $4,725 |
| Allegheny Wesleyan College | 15 | $100,101 | $6,673 | 14 | $49,000 | $3,500 |
| Hannah E Mullins School of Practical Nursing | 0 | $0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kent State University at East Liverpool | 17 | $77,547 | $4,562 | 9 | $58,512 | $6,501 |
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