ETI Technical College of Niles is a private for-profit trade school in Niles, Ohio, enrolling about 179 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,665 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $11,350. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,017 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,350
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $13,665 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 179 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.50%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 58.6%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 38.5%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 294
  • Room & Board: $5,000 annual estimate

ETI Technical College of Niles: what the data shows

Common questions about ETI Technical College of Niles, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is ETI Technical College of Niles?

ETI Technical College of Niles is located in Niles, OH (ZIP 44446-4398).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is ETI Technical College of Niles public or private?

ETI Technical College of Niles is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does ETI Technical College of Niles cost?

Published tuition: $11,350.

Average net price after aid: $13,665.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$12,739
$30,001–$48,000$20,609

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $45,400.

How big is ETI Technical College of Niles?

Total enrollment: 179 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 294 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at ETI Technical College of Niles?

150%-time completion rate: 62.50%.

First-year retention: 94.1%.

What do graduates of ETI Technical College of Niles earn?

Median earnings: $32,064 six years after entry; $34,017 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,805.

82.97% of students receive Pell grants.

What is ETI Technical College of Niles known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is ETI Technical College of Niles a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 62.50%; median earnings $34,017 at 10 years; net price $13,665. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$11,350
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at ETI Technical College of Niles was $11,350.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$13,665
2024 Value

In 2024 ETI Technical College of Niles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,665.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$54,660 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$13,665 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$45,400 4-Year Tuition

$5,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$3,800 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$20,150 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$80,600 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for ETI Technical College of Niles.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82.97% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

88.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at ETI Technical College of Niles was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for ETI Technical College of Niles in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$9,352$9,352$10,425
2014$9,705$9,705$11,448
2015$10,032$10,032$12,317
2016$10,920$10,920$12,175
2017$10,272$10,272$10,547
2018$10,272$10,272$6,980
2019$10,462$10,462$10,525
2020$10,460$10,460$-407
2021$10,502$10,502$10,037
2022$11,052$11,052$14,559
2023$11,060$11,060$13,812

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

ETI Technical College of Niles reported total enrollment of about 179 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 16% male and 84% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.7%), Black or African American (35.2%), and Two or More Races (3.9%). About 82.97% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 58.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at ETI Technical College of Niles in 2024 is 179 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 294 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

94.1%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 58.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

37.50% 100% Completion Time

62.50% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 37.50% of students graduating from ETI Technical College of Niles completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant: 4% male / 96% female
  • Welding Technology/Welder: 95% male / 5% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for ETI Technical College of Niles.

Return on Investment

$13,805 Median Student Debt

$34,017 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

40.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

522.34% Return on Investment

4.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for ETI Technical College of Niles.

Top Programs by Completions

7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 28 completions

2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 27 completions

3. Welding Technology/Welder: 20 completions

4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 9 completions

5. Building/Property Maintenance: 3 completions

6. Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary: 1 completions

7. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 1 completions

Most popular programs at ETI Technical College of Niles.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for ETI Technical College of Niles graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for ETI Technical College of Niles from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 38.5%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,863
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,531

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

ETI Technical College of Niles is a private for-profit institution located in Niles, OH, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 179 students. Student body composition includes White (58.7%), Black or African American (35.2%), Two or More Races (3.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 62.50%. Approximately 82.97% of students receive Pell Grants. About 58.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Location

Niles, OH 44446-4398

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

ETI Technical College of Niles provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ETI Technical College of Niles located?

ETI Technical College of Niles is located in Niles, OH.

How much does ETI Technical College of Niles cost?

Reported tuition is $11,350 and average net price is $13,665 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,000 annually.

What is the student body demographics at ETI Technical College of Niles?

ETI Technical College of Niles reports undergraduate enrollment of about 294 students, White (58.7%), Black or African American (35.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend ETI Technical College of Niles?

About 58.6% of students at ETI Technical College of Niles are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of ETI Technical College of Niles earn?

Median earnings are $32,064 six years after entry and $34,017 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at ETI Technical College of Niles?

The 150%-time completion rate is 62.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do ETI Technical College of Niles students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,805.

Is ETI Technical College of Niles public or private?

ETI Technical College of Niles is a private for-profit institution located in Niles, OH.

Is ETI Technical College of Niles an HBCU?

No. ETI Technical College of Niles is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is ETI Technical College of Niles a tribal college?

No. ETI Technical College of Niles is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is ETI Technical College of Niles a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, ETI Technical College of Niles does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.7%).

Is ETI Technical College of Niles religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for ETI Technical College of Niles in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Ohio trade schools profile
  • Niles, Ohio city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Ohio
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.