Dione Dorsey Somerville, Ed. D., President | Owens Community College
Dione Dorsey Somerville, Ed. D., President | Owens Community College
Data shows that students paid $11,539 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $447 more than the previous school year.
Among the five institutions in the county, Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $20,390. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus followed with an average of $14,592 per year. Penta County Joint Vocational School students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $5,523.
At the time, a total of $26.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Wood County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $15.2 million.
Currently there are five higher education institutions in Wood County, including Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, Owens Community College, and Penta County Joint Vocational School.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owens Community College | 389 | $1,773,408 | $4,559 | 266 | $1,329,469 | $4,998 |
| Orion Institute | 36 | $145,024 | $4,028 | 39 | $175,335 | $4,496 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 2,737 | $24,072,150 | $8,795 | 1,806 | $13,640,417 | $7,553 |
| Penta County Joint Vocational School | 6 | $25,287 | $4,215 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Summit Salon Academy-Perrysburg | 9 | $65,671 | $7,297 | 12 | $97,161 | $8,097 |
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