Dr. Miguel A. Cardona Secretary of Education | Official website
Dr. Miguel A. Cardona Secretary of Education | Official website
Data shows that students paid $8,977 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $1,191 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $12,672. Medina County Career Center followed with an average of $7,162 per year. Hamrick School students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $6,075.
At the time, a total of $560,202 in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Medina County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $486,545.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Medina County, including Hamrick School, Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick, and Medina County Career Center.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina County Career Center | 9 | $31,359 | $3,484 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Raphael's School of Beauty Culture Inc-Brunswick | 24 | $163,749 | $6,823 | 26 | $208,537 | $8,021 |
| Hamrick School | 77 | $365,094 | $4,741 | 62 | $278,008 | $4,484 |
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