Jami Woods President | The Wilson Times
Jami Woods President | The Wilson Times
Data shows that students paid $15,569 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $602 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Barton College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $34,400. The Mitchells Academy followed with an average of $15,900 per year. Wilson Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $3,004.
At the time, a total of $7.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Wilson County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.6 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Wilson County, including Barton College, Mitchells Academy, and Wilson Community College.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton College | 299 | $7,275,997 | $24,334 | 209 | $1,517,463 | $7,261 |
| Mitchells Academy | 7 | $49,040 | $7,006 | 11 | $114,398 | $10,400 |
| Wilson Community College | 49 | $311,391 | $6,355 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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