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Monday, November 4, 2024

Average cost of college went up for students in DuPage County in 2022-23 school year

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Chris Tyler President | LinkedIn

Chris Tyler President | LinkedIn

College tuition fees rose 1.3% in DuPage County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Data shows that students paid $19,187 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $251 more than the previous school year.

Among the 17 institutions providing full disclosure in the county, North Central College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $43,046. Wheaton College followed with an average of $42,240 per year. The College of DuPage students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $9,831.

At the time, at least $72.4 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the DuPage County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $17.6 million.

Currently there are 20 higher education institutions in DuPage County, including National University of Health Sciences, Chamberlain University-Illinois, and The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology.

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.

Of the 20 institutions in DuPage County, three did not provide detailed data on tuition fees, including Oak Point University, Verve College, and National University of Health Sciences.

Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.

Total Student Aid in DuPage County Universities in 2022-23 School Year

InstitutionNumber of Students Receiving GrantsTotal Amount of Grants ReceivedAverage Amount of Grant Per StudentNumber of Students Receiving LoansTotal Amount of Loans ReceivedAverage Amount of Loans Per Student
Wheaton College492$12,396,245$25,196246$1,659,949$6,748
North Central College481$14,727,757$30,619281$2,149,060$7,648
Pivot Point Academy24$145,200$6,05036$369,158$10,254
ETI School of Skilled Trades194$847,000$4,36688$597,080$6,785
Cannella School of Hair Design-Villa Park7$49,915$7,1315$17,316$3,463
Illinois Media School33$115,200$3,49140$311,481$7,787
National University of Health Sciences------------
Universal Spa Training Academy53$177,144$3,34259$462,015$7,831
College of DuPage1,055$8,556,836$8,111390$2,035,818$5,220
Elmhurst University613$18,049,590$29,445337$2,435,402$7,227
G Skin & Beauty Institute25$123,090$4,92439$296,515$7,603
Oak Point University------------
Paul Mitchell the School-Lombard11$49,853$4,53214$104,749$7,482
Verve College------------
National Louis University596$5,794,573$9,72266$377,451$5,719
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Glendale Heights14$95,493$6,82115$122,460$8,164
Chamberlain University-Illinois19$216,509$11,39523$190,654$8,289
Benedictine University389$8,357,222$21,484214$1,435,277$6,707
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc466$2,620,730$5,624559$4,858,525$8,691
The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology20$80,980$4,04928$143,832$5,137

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