President James R. Taggart | Ogden-Weber Technical College
President James R. Taggart | Ogden-Weber Technical College
Data shows that students paid $7,107 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $195 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Esteem Academy of Beauty stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $15,150. Weber State University followed with an average of $7,591 per year. Ogden-Weber Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $2,445.
At the time, a total of $10.6 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Weber County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $2.3 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Weber County, including Esteem Academy of Beauty, Weber State University, and Ogden-Weber Technical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteem Academy of Beauty | 0 | $0 | $0 | 5 | $44,500 | $8,900 |
| Ogden-Weber Technical College | 105 | $256,785 | $2,446 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Weber State University | 1,892 | $10,322,056 | $5,456 | 393 | $2,257,351 | $5,744 |
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