Dr. Miguel Cardona (left), Secretary of Education and Cindy Marten, Deputy Secretary | https://www2.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/index.html
Dr. Miguel Cardona (left), Secretary of Education and Cindy Marten, Deputy Secretary | https://www2.ed.gov/news/staff/bios/index.html
Data shows that students paid $7,541 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $295 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Eves College of Hairstyling stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $18,750. Cameron University followed with an average of $7,482 per year. Great Plains Technology Center students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $3,825.
At the time, a total of $3.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Comanche County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $846,328.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Comanche County, including Cameron University, Great Plains Technology Center, and Eves College of Hairstyling.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eves College of Hairstyling | 40 | $159,327 | $3,983 | 35 | $201,360 | $5,753 |
| Cameron University | 358 | $2,986,986 | $8,344 | 119 | $644,968 | $5,420 |
| Great Plains Technology Center | 94 | $422,900 | $4,499 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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