Kenneth Shuler President/Owner | Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology
Kenneth Shuler President/Owner | Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology
Data shows that students paid $8,881 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $26 more than the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $17,766. Francis Marion University followed with an average of $11,580 per year. Florence-Darlington Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,994.
At the time, a total of $10.7 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Florence County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $2.9 million.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Florence County, including Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence, Francis Marion University, and Florence-Darlington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Florence | 55 | $245,398 | $4,462 | 61 | $448,689 | $7,356 |
| Francis Marion University | 599 | $6,992,433 | $11,674 | 391 | $2,258,189 | $5,775 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | 396 | $3,440,851 | $8,689 | 41 | $154,800 | $3,776 |
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