Michele Heironimus, Administrative Assistant | LinkedIn
Michele Heironimus, Administrative Assistant | LinkedIn
Data shows that students paid $12,561 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $292 more than the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, Muskingum University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $30,690. Ohio University-Zanesville Campus followed with an average of $6,004 per year. Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $5,000.
At the time, a total of $10.9 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Muskingum County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $4.1 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Muskingum County, including Ohio University-Zanesville Campus, Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education, and Muskingum University.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskingum University | 400 | $9,730,011 | $24,325 | 381 | $3,626,394 | $9,518 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | 81 | $420,974 | $5,197 | 37 | $140,683 | $3,802 |
| Zane State College | 102 | $544,384 | $5,337 | 36 | $105,558 | $2,932 |
| Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education | 44 | $195,696 | $4,448 | 40 | $249,803 | $6,245 |
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