Dr. Miguel A. Cardona Secretary of Education | Official website
Dr. Miguel A. Cardona Secretary of Education | Official website
Data shows that students paid $15,648 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $290 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Triangle Tech Inc-Dubois stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $18,449. Clearfield County Career and Technology Center followed with an average of $18,025 per year. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $14,901.
At the time, a total of $1.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Clearfield County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $545,868.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Clearfield County, including Triangle Tech Inc-Dubois, Clearfield County Career and Technology Center, and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearfield County Career and Technology Center | 7 | $57,632 | $8,233 | 5 | $43,617 | $8,723 |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Dubois | 15 | $144,505 | $9,634 | 19 | $111,000 | $5,842 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois | 92 | $850,297 | $9,242 | 56 | $391,251 | $6,987 |
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