Charles Speelman, Superintendent | Tri-Rivers Career Center
Charles Speelman, Superintendent | Tri-Rivers Career Center
Data shows that students paid $7,229 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $615 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Tri-Rivers Career Center stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $14,375. Ohio State University-Marion Campus followed with an average of $8,944 per year. Marion Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $6,325.
At the time, a total of $2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Marion County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $679,738.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Marion County, including Ohio State University-Marion Campus, Tri-Rivers Career Center, and Marion Technical College.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Rivers Career Center | 0 | $0 | $0 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marion Technical College | 135 | $600,828 | $4,451 | 25 | $107,659 | $4,306 |
| Ohio State University-Marion Campus | 297 | $1,407,547 | $4,739 | 103 | $572,079 | $5,554 |
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