Tim McDonald President | Lanier Technical College
Tim McDonald President | Lanier Technical College
Data shows that students paid $9,401 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $34 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Brenau University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $32,685. Interactive College of Technology-Gainesville followed with an average of $10,850 per year. Lanier Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $3,696.
At the time, a total of $7.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Hall County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $1.5 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Hall County, including Lanier Technical College, Interactive College of Technology-Gainesville, and Brenau University.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenau University | 204 | $5,134,717 | $25,170 | 195 | $1,481,653 | $7,598 |
| Lanier Technical College | 339 | $1,943,318 | $5,733 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Gainesville | 11 | $50,428 | $4,584 | 7 | $27,597 | $3,942 |
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