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Muskegon Community College GVSU Kellogg Community College GOCC| Grand Rapids Community College | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,803 | 6,358 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grcc.edu | kvcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $3,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $8,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,325 | $6,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,059 | $5,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,100 | $5,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 85% |
Admission |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kalamazoo Valley 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 | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,208 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $124 |
Diversity |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kalamazoo Valley Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Rapids Community College is larger than than Kalamazoo Valley Community College based on total student enrollment (11,803 students vs. 6,358 students)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand Rapids Community College or Kalamazoo Valley Community College?
- Grand Rapids Community College is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Kalamazoo Valley Community College for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $6,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Grand Rapids Community College than Kalamazoo Valley Community College ($11,220.00 vs. $8,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo Valley Community College than Grand Rapids Community College ($5,418 vs. $9,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo Valley Community College are 44.7% lower than costs at Grand Rapids Community College ($6,444 vs. $9,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kalamazoo Valley Community College than Grand Rapids Community College (85% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo Valley Community College students is 11% larger than aid received Grand Rapids Community College ($5,660 vs. $5,100)
Which college is harder to get into, Grand Rapids Community College or Kalamazoo Valley Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo Valley Community College or Grand Rapids Community College .
Grand Rapids Community College vs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand Rapids Community College or Kalamazoo Valley 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 Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Grand Rapids Community College.
- Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn on average $300 more per year than Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $33,400)
- Grand Rapids Community College students graduate with a $2,792 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates. ($9,208 vs. $12,000)
- Grand Rapids Community College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates. ($95 vs. $124)
- More Grand Rapids Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo Valley Community College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/