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Muskegon Community College GVSU Kalamazoo Valley Community College| Alpena Community College | Grand Rapids Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alpena Community College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
| Location | Alpena, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,536 | 11,803 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alpenacc.edu | grcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alpena Community College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,350 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,930 | $11,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,550 | $9,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,001 | $9,059 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,639 | $5,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Alpena Community College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.67 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Alpena Community College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alpena Community College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,093 | $9,208 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $94 | $95 |
Diversity |
Alpena Community College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 94% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alpena Community College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alpena Community College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Rapids Community College is larger than than Alpena Community College based on total student enrollment (11,803 students vs. 1,536 students)
Alpena Community College vs. Grand Rapids Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alpena Community College or Grand Rapids Community College?
- Grand Rapids Community College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Alpena Community College for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at Grand Rapids Community College than Alpena Community College ($11,220.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alpena Community College than Grand Rapids Community College ($4,001 vs. $9,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alpena Community College are 23.5% lower than costs at Grand Rapids Community College ($7,550 vs. $9,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alpena Community College than Grand Rapids Community College (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alpena Community College students is 49.8% larger than aid received Grand Rapids Community College ($7,639 vs. $5,100)
Which college is harder to get into, Alpena Community College or Grand Rapids Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grand Rapids Community College or Alpena Community College .
- Accepted freshman Grand Rapids Community College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Alpena Community College (2.67)
Alpena Community College vs. Grand Rapids Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alpena Community College or Grand Rapids Community College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Grand Rapids Community College and Alpena Community College.
- Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn on average $400 more per year than Alpena Community College graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $33,300)
- Alpena Community College students graduate with a $115 lower median federal student loan debt than Grand Rapids Community College graduates. ($9,093 vs. $9,208)
- Alpena Community College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Grand Rapids Community College graduates. ($94 vs. $95)
- More Alpena Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grand Rapids Community College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/