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Kalamazoo Valley Community College| Glen Oaks Community College | Northwestern Michigan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GOCC | NMC | ||
| Location | Centreville, MI | Traverse City, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 3,098 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mi.us | nmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GOCC | NMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,120 | $4,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,568 | $10,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,850 | $8,275 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,236 | $6,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,243 | $5,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
GOCC | NMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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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 |
GOCC | NMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GOCC | NMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,400 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,662 | $14,006 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $110 | $144 |
Diversity |
GOCC | NMC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
GOCC | NMC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
GOCC | 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
- Northwestern Michigan College is larger than than GOCC based on total student enrollment (3,098 students vs. 1,069 students)
GOCC vs. NMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GOCC or NMC?
- Northwestern Michigan College is 77.8% more expensive to attend than GOCC for in-state tuition ($8,364.00 vs. $4,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.4% higher at NMC than Glen Oaks Community College ($10,880.00 vs. $5,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Michigan College than GOCC ($6,951 vs. $8,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Michigan College are 19% lower than costs at Glen Oaks Community College ($8,275 vs. $9,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Glen Oaks Community College than Northwestern Michigan College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Glen Oaks Community College students is 19.4% larger than aid received Northwestern Michigan College ($6,243 vs. $5,228)
Which college is harder to get into, GOCC or NMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMC or GOCC .
GOCC vs. NMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GOCC 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 GOCC.
- Graduates from Northwestern Michigan College earn on average $2,100 more per year than GOCC graduates after ten years. ($33,500 vs. $31,400)
- Glen Oaks Community College students graduate with a $3,344 lower median federal student loan debt than NMC graduates. ($10,662 vs. $14,006)
- GOCC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than NMC graduates. ($110 vs. $144)
- More NMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GOCC 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/