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WCCCD Schoolcraft College Oakland Community College Macomb Community College Washtenaw Community College WSU| Alpena Community College | Henry Ford Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alpena Community College | Henry Ford Community College | ||
| Location | Alpena, MI | Dearborn, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,536 | 11,204 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alpenacc.edu | hfcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alpena Community College | Henry Ford Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,350 | $2,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,930 | $6,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,550 | $9,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,001 | $3,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,639 | $7,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Alpena Community College | Henry Ford Community College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
Alpena Community College | Henry Ford Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alpena Community College | Henry Ford Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,093 | $16,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $94 | $172 |
Diversity |
Alpena Community College | Henry Ford Community College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 94% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 17% |
Students |
Alpena Community College | Henry Ford Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Alpena Community College | Henry Ford Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Henry Ford Community College is larger than than Alpena Community College based on total student enrollment (11,204 students vs. 1,536 students)
Alpena Community College vs. Henry Ford Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alpena Community College or Henry Ford Community College?
- Alpena Community College is 53.6% more expensive to attend than Henry Ford Community College for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Alpena Community College than Henry Ford Community College ($6,930.00 vs. $6,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Henry Ford Community College than Alpena Community College ($3,178 vs. $4,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alpena Community College are 30.6% lower than costs at Henry Ford Community College ($7,550 vs. $9,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alpena Community College than Henry Ford Community College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alpena Community College students is 4.5% larger than aid received Henry Ford Community College ($7,639 vs. $7,311)
Which college is harder to get into, Alpena Community College or Henry Ford Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Henry Ford Community College or Alpena Community College .
Alpena Community College vs. Henry Ford Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alpena Community College or Henry Ford 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 Henry Ford Community College and Alpena Community College.
- Graduates from Henry Ford Community College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Alpena Community College graduates after ten years. ($34,900 vs. $33,300)
- Alpena Community College students graduate with a $7,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Henry Ford Community College graduates. ($9,093 vs. $16,687)
- Alpena Community College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Henry Ford Community College graduates. ($94 vs. $172)
- More Alpena Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Henry Ford Community College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/