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Mott Community College Mid Michigan Community College| Delta College | Northwestern Michigan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delta College | NMC | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Traverse City, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,646 | 3,146 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | delta.edu | nmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta College | NMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,640 | $5,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,720 | $11,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,376 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,977 | $5,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,724 | $6,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Delta College | NMC | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Delta College | NMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta College | NMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,200 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $14,006 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $144 |
Diversity |
Delta College | NMC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Delta College | NMC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Delta College | NMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Delta College is larger than than NMC based on total student enrollment (7,646 students vs. 3,146 students)
Delta College vs. NMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta College or NMC?
- Northwestern Michigan College is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Delta College for in-state tuition ($8,874.00 vs. $6,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at NMC than Delta College ($11,560.00 vs. $6,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Michigan College than Delta College ($5,831 vs. $5,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta College are 38.3% lower than costs at Northwestern Michigan College ($7,376 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta College than Northwestern Michigan College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Michigan College students is 35.2% larger than aid received Delta College ($6,385 vs. $4,724)
Which college is harder to get into, Delta College or NMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMC or Delta College .
Delta College vs. NMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta College or NMC? 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 NMC and Delta College.
- Graduates from Northwestern Michigan College earn on average $300 more per year than Delta College graduates after ten years. ($33,500 vs. $33,200)
- Delta College students graduate with a $5,006 lower median federal student loan debt than NMC graduates. ($9,000 vs. $14,006)
- Delta College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than NMC graduates. ($93 vs. $144)
- More NMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/