Darin Brush, President | Davis Technical College
Darin Brush, President | Davis Technical College
Data shows that students paid $8,000 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, less than the $195 charged for the previous school year.
Among the three institutions in the county, Eagle Gate College-Layton stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $69,196. Avalon Institute-Layton followed with an average of $17,200 per year. Davis Technical College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $3,640.
At the time, a total of $371,161 in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Davis County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $275,840.
Currently there are three higher education institutions in Davis County, including Avalon Institute-Layton, Davis Technical College, and Eagle Gate College-Layton.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Institute-Layton | 20 | $138,154 | $6,908 | 29 | $161,504 | $5,569 |
| Eagle Gate College-Layton | 7 | $38,751 | $5,536 | 14 | $114,336 | $8,167 |
| Davis Technical College | 152 | $194,256 | $1,278 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
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