John Wesley Taylor V President | Andrews University
John Wesley Taylor V President | Andrews University
Data shows that students paid $15,916 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $520 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Andrews University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $32,734. Twin City Beauty College followed with an average of $18,000 per year. Lake Michigan College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $7,148.
At the time, a total of $6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Berrien County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.4 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Berrien County, including Andrews University, Twin City Beauty College, and Lake Michigan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews University | 236 | $4,527,978 | $19,186 | 88 | $638,464 | $7,255 |
| Twin City Beauty College | 82 | $393,738 | $4,802 | 79 | $495,087 | $6,267 |
| Lake Michigan College | 177 | $1,049,311 | $5,928 | 55 | $239,694 | $4,358 |
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