Elizabeth (Betsy) Cantwell President | Utah State University
Elizabeth (Betsy) Cantwell President | Utah State University
Data shows that students paid $13,048 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $376 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Paul Mitchell the School-Logan stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $15,387. Utah State University followed with an average of $13,589 per year. Bridgerland Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $3,065.
At the time, a total of $36.5 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Cache County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $5.1 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Cache County, including Utah State University, Bridgerland Technical College, and Paul Mitchell the School-Logan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mitchell the School-Logan | 35 | $194,710 | $5,563 | 36 | $303,644 | $8,435 |
| Bridgerland Technical College | 100 | $313,677 | $3,137 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Utah State University | 3,880 | $35,973,449 | $9,272 | 761 | $4,784,798 | $6,288 |
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