Fardad Fateri, Ph.D. President | United Education Institute-Morrow
Fardad Fateri, Ph.D. President | United Education Institute-Morrow
Data shows that students paid $8,668 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, less than the $380 charged for the previous school year.
Among the four institutions in the county, United Education Institute-Morrow stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $19,900. Empire Beauty School-Morrow followed with an average of $19,260 per year. Clayton State University students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $5,510.
At the time, a total of $8 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Clayton County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $8.3 million.
Currently there are four higher education institutions in Clayton County, including Clayton State University, United Education Institute-Morrow, and Interactive College of Technology-Morrow.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Education Institute-Morrow | 670 | $3,483,150 | $5,199 | 666 | $5,986,980 | $8,989 |
| Clayton State University | 450 | $3,827,092 | $8,505 | 248 | $1,424,588 | $5,744 |
| Empire Beauty School-Morrow | 92 | $490,522 | $5,332 | 84 | $666,108 | $7,930 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Morrow | 32 | $203,088 | $6,347 | 26 | $190,285 | $7,319 |
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