Joseph L. Chillo President of Thomas More University | linkedin.com
Joseph L. Chillo President of Thomas More University | linkedin.com
Data shows that students paid $35,271 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $1,030 more than the previous school year.
Among the two institutions in the county, Thomas More University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $35,810. Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger followed with an average of $16,297 per year.
At the time, a total of $9.8 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Kenton County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $2 million.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas More University | 382 | $9,659,380 | $25,286 | 326 | $1,510,334 | $4,633 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger | 31 | $156,857 | $5,060 | 42 | $510,532 | $12,156 |
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