Matt Proctor President of Ozark Christian College | occ.edu
Matt Proctor President of Ozark Christian College | occ.edu
Data shows that students paid $11,108 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $820 more than the previous school year.
Among the six institutions in the county, the City Pointe Beauty Academy stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $19,787. Ozark Christian College followed with an average of $14,680 per year. Missouri Southern State University students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $10,319.
At the time, a total of $5.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Jasper County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $2.2 million.
Currently there are six higher education institutions in Jasper County, including City Pointe Beauty Academy, Ozark Christian College, and New Dimensions School of Hair Design.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Christian College | 142 | $1,059,820 | $7,464 | 88 | $606,038 | $6,887 |
| Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center | 7 | $56,058 | $8,008 | 7 | $58,625 | $8,375 |
| Missouri Southern State University | 501 | $3,764,323 | $7,514 | 224 | $1,187,657 | $5,302 |
| Franklin Technology Center Adult Education | 23 | $194,766 | $8,468 | 20 | $157,505 | $7,875 |
| City Pointe Beauty Academy | 16 | $79,643 | $4,978 | 17 | $118,462 | $6,968 |
| New Dimensions School of Hair Design | 6 | $26,217 | $4,370 | 6 | $47,750 | $7,958 |
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