Olivia J. Miller, Administrative Director/ Financial Aid Director | Butler Beauty Academy
Olivia J. Miller, Administrative Director/ Financial Aid Director | Butler Beauty Academy
Data shows that students paid $10,358 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $27 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, the Butler Beauty Academy stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $15,100. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania followed with an average of $11,005 per year. Butler County Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $8,550.
At the time, a total of $8.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Butler County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $9.3 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Butler County, including Butler County Community College, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, and Butler Beauty Academy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Beauty Academy | 9 | $39,497 | $4,389 | 8 | $44,741 | $5,593 |
| Butler County Community College | 337 | $1,581,709 | $4,693 | 116 | $609,156 | $5,251 |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 1,067 | $6,580,673 | $6,167 | 1,022 | $8,655,227 | $8,469 |
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