by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students will not be asked to pay the full, advertised sticker price of a school. Instead, they will be given a financial aid offer that will include a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. The total price of attendance at PC AGE - Metropark can feel tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students receive some sort of financial help.
Just what financing solutions does PC AGE - Metropark deliver, and just what are you going to be eligible for? Keep scrolling for answers. Read on to discover how much school funding could be available to you.
The amount of financial aid and scholarships you are eligible for will vary depending on your family’s income. Read on to get a sense of the financial assistance available at PC AGE - Metropark.
Through a mix of loans, grants, work-study and scholarships, schools bring down the effective cost so more students can attend. However, some types of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will receive more than others.
Looking at the entering class at PC AGE - Metropark, 36% of first-time, full-time freshmen received some form of financial aid (about 14 incoming students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 31% | $5,225 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 10% | $500 |
| Federal Pell grants | 26% | $6,070 |
| State/local grants | 0% | — |
| Federal student loans | 33% | $8,184 |
Unlike loans, grants and scholarships are gift aid that does not need to be paid back, making them the most desirable form of assistance. At PC AGE - Metropark, some 30% of undergraduates were awarded grant or scholarship aid averaging $5,453 (for some 29 recipients).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 30% | $5,453 |
| Federal Pell grants | 24% | $6,136 |
| Federal student loans | 34% | $8,309 |
On-campus students receiving title-IV aid were awarded grants averaging $4,479.
How much a family pays depends heavily on income, because most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $22,497 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $21,617 |
| Over $75,000 | $23,917 |
Remember these are net prices — what families pay after gift aid, not before.
After grants and scholarships come off the published price, what remains is the net price — the best estimate of true out-of-pocket cost.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $19,952 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $22,528 |
To get a personalized net price estimate, try PC AGE - Metropark’s net price calculator: www.pcage.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/calculator/npcalc.htm.
A typical borrower at PC AGE - Metropark leaves with $11,618 of federal borrowing.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $11,618 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $12,966 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $137.46/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
A single median figure conceals how much debt outcomes differ student to student. The figures below chart the debt distribution at PC AGE - Metropark.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $3,000 |
| 25th percentile | $5,500 |
| 75th percentile | $13,000 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $13,000 |
Outcomes differ by income bracket, by first-generation status, and by whether a student is financially dependent.
By Family Income
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $11,666 |
| Middle income | $11,698 |
| High income | $8,232 |
By First-Generation Status
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $10,915 |
| Continuing-generation students | $12,950 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $7,632 |
| Independent students | $12,950 |
Federal data publishes pre-calculated indicators that summarize debt outcomes. PC AGE - Metropark.
The Stafford loan program is the largest source of federal direct loans to undergraduates. The totals below capture Stafford lending at PC AGE - Metropark:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 2450 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $23,388,889 |
Military-affiliated students can tap the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
GI Bill volume
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 10 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $143,437 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $14,344 |
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