Dr. Clyne G. H. Namuo President | Joliet Junior College
Dr. Clyne G. H. Namuo President | Joliet Junior College
Data shows that students paid $19,379 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $460 more than the previous school year.
Among the seven institutions in the county, Lewis University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $36,530. The University of St Francis followed with an average of $36,000 per year. Governors State University students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $10,468.
At the time, a total of $26.5 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Will County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $6 million.
Currently there are seven higher education institutions in Will County, including Joliet Junior College, Lewis University, and Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet Junior College | 240 | $1,140,547 | $4,752 | 25 | $125,288 | $5,012 |
| University of St Francis | 215 | $6,262,114 | $29,126 | 202 | $1,427,288 | $7,066 |
| Capri Beauty College | 18 | $59,721 | $3,318 | 13 | $99,515 | $7,655 |
| Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy | 16 | $61,992 | $3,875 | 25 | $108,513 | $4,341 |
| Lewis University | 603 | $16,043,584 | $26,606 | 354 | $3,529,934 | $9,972 |
| Governors State University | 257 | $2,907,851 | $11,315 | 118 | $631,405 | $5,351 |
| Larry's Barber College-Joliet | 12 | $73,728 | $6,144 | 12 | $43,056 | $3,588 |
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