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Data shows that students paid $28,978 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $745 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, The University of Olivet stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $32,006. Great Lakes Christian College followed with an average of $17,220 per year. Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $16,297.
At the time, a total of $6.8 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Eaton County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $2.4 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Eaton County, including The University of Olivet, Great Lakes Christian College, and Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing | 49 | $279,720 | $5,709 | 50 | $496,502 | $9,930 |
| Great Lakes Christian College | 38 | $390,404 | $10,274 | 25 | $127,848 | $5,114 |
| The University of Olivet | 271 | $6,125,057 | $22,602 | 271 | $1,780,849 | $6,571 |
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