Dr. Jem Specta, President | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Dr. Jem Specta, President | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Data shows that students paid $23,398 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $574 more than the previous school year.
Among the seven institutions in the county, Saint Francis University stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $40,520. DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center followed with an average of $32,081 per year. The Commonwealth Technical Institute students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $7,664.
At the time, a total of $22.5 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Cambria County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $9.6 million.
Currently there are seven higher education institutions in Cambria County, including Saint Francis University, Commonwealth Technical Institute, and Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 504 | $5,486,519 | $10,886 | 309 | $2,600,777 | $8,417 |
| Commonwealth Technical Institute | 24 | $190,664 | $7,944 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center | 98 | $567,666 | $5,793 | 67 | $588,164 | $8,779 |
| Saint Francis University | 327 | $9,880,781 | $30,216 | 257 | $3,536,166 | $13,759 |
| Mount Aloysius College | 295 | $5,477,010 | $18,566 | 229 | $2,164,514 | $9,452 |
| DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center | 10 | $94,011 | $9,401 | 12 | $189,873 | $15,823 |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | 149 | $847,861 | $5,690 | 97 | $497,136 | $5,125 |
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