Kenneth Long, M.B.A., President | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Kenneth Long, M.B.A., President | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Data shows that students paid $12,637 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, less than the $645 charged for the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, the The Beauty Institute stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $17,100. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania followed with an average of $12,677 per year. The CDE Career Institute students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $11,369.
At the time, a total of $10.2 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Monroe County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $7.4 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Monroe County, including East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, CDE Career Institute, and The Beauty Institute.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beauty Institute | 46 | $172,000 | $3,739 | 46 | $498,000 | $10,826 |
| CDE Career Institute | 203 | $695,630 | $3,427 | 204 | $1,224,855 | $6,004 |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | 1,101 | $9,363,178 | $8,504 | 741 | $5,629,791 | $7,598 |
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