by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Island Drafting and Technical Institute, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The full cost of attending Island Drafting and Technical Institute stands at about $30,201.00 per year.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $19,200.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,001.00 |
| Total cost | $30,201.00 |
| That is 8% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $30,201.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,529.00 |
| Net price | $18,672.00 |
| That is 43% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $30,201.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,309.00 |
| Net price | $16,892.00 |
| That is 48% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees plus room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at a recent average of 4.3% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Freshman year | $17,619.00 | $19,476.00 | $31,501.00 |
| Senior year | $19,994.00 | $22,101.00 | $35,747.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $75,160.00 | $83,080.00 | $134,377.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $28,633.00 | $31,650.00 | $51,193.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $865.00 | $956.00 | $1,546.00 |
| Total amount paid | $103,793.00 | $114,730.00 | $185,570.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Freshman year | $17,619.00 | $19,476.00 | $31,501.00 |
| Senior year | $18,378.00 | $20,314.00 | $32,857.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $35,997.00 | $39,790.00 | $64,358.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $13,713.00 | $15,159.00 | $24,518.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $414.00 | $458.00 | $741.00 |
| Total amount paid | $49,710.00 | $54,949.00 | $88,877.00 |
Read more in the Net Price section.
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $22,104.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $21,392.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,066.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $18,421.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $20,502.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $29,951.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,368.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Island Drafting and Technical Institute Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid breakdown.
The median graduating debt at Island Drafting and Technical Institute stands at $12,000.00, categorized as a Low ($10-20k) burden category.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $9,380.00 |
| Median (50th) | $12,000.00 |
| 75th | $17,512.00 |
| 90th | $20,550.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
The federal default-rate tier for Island Drafting and Technical Institute is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 14.1% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Island Drafting and Technical Institute amount to $8,952,152.00 distributed across 895 loan recipients.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 3 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $19,887.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the college veterans page.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Island Drafting and Technical Institute, consider the following:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.