Waynesburg University President Douglas G. Lee | Waynesburg University
Waynesburg University President Douglas G. Lee | Waynesburg University
Data shows that students paid $28,437 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $1,032 more than the previous school year.
Among the two institutions in the county, Waynesburg University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $28,490. Greene County Career and Technology Center followed with an average of $21,100 per year.
At the time, a total of $5.7 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Greene County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $2 million.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesburg University | 299 | $5,614,540 | $18,778 | 224 | $1,887,354 | $8,426 |
| Greene County Career and Technology Center | 10 | $101,341 | $10,134 | 10 | $73,836 | $7,384 |
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