Dr. Robert H. Huntington, President | Heidelberg University
Dr. Robert H. Huntington, President | Heidelberg University
Data shows that students paid $30,946 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $1,167 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Heidelberg University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $33,600. Tiffin University followed with an average of $30,120 per year. Tiffin Academy of Hair Design students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $17,350.
At the time, a total of $16.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Seneca County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $5.1 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Seneca County, including Tiffin Academy of Hair Design, Heidelberg University, and Tiffin University.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg University | 239 | $6,483,661 | $27,128 | 236 | $1,316,891 | $5,580 |
| Tiffin University | 488 | $10,039,246 | $20,572 | 412 | $3,619,141 | $8,784 |
| Tiffin Academy of Hair Design | 36 | $112,548 | $3,126 | 27 | $185,623 | $6,875 |
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