Scott Hill Owner/Admissions/Financial Aid | Neosho Beauty College
Scott Hill Owner/Admissions/Financial Aid | Neosho Beauty College
Data shows that students paid $6,622 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $607 more than the previous school year.
Among the two institutions in the county, Neosho Beauty College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $11,350. Crowder College followed with an average of $6,552 per year.
At the time, a total of $5.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Newton County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $611,279.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho Beauty College | 19 | $114,060 | $6,003 | 12 | $72,844 | $6,070 |
| Crowder College | 737 | $5,015,201 | $6,805 | 106 | $538,435 | $5,080 |
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