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Muskegon Community College GVSU Kalamazoo Valley Community College| Grand Rapids Community College | Kirtland Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kirtland Community College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Roscommon, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,803 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grcc.edu | kirtland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kirtland Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $3,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $8,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,325 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,059 | $9,422 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,100 | $4,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 77% |
Admission |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kirtland 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 | Kirtland Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kirtland Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,208 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $111 |
Diversity |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kirtland Community College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kirtland Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Grand Rapids Community College | Kirtland Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Rapids Community College is larger than than Kirtland Community College based on total student enrollment (11,803 students vs. 1,403 students)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. Kirtland Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand Rapids Community College or Kirtland Community College?
- Grand Rapids Community College is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Kirtland Community College for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Grand Rapids Community College than Kirtland Community College ($11,220.00 vs. $8,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Rapids Community College than Kirtland Community College ($9,059 vs. $9,422)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Rapids Community College are 6.2% lower than costs at Kirtland Community College ($9,325 vs. $9,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kirtland Community College than Grand Rapids Community College (77% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Rapids Community College students is 11.6% larger than aid received Kirtland Community College ($5,100 vs. $4,571)
Which college is harder to get into, Grand Rapids Community College or Kirtland Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kirtland Community College or Grand Rapids Community College .
Grand Rapids Community College vs. Kirtland Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand Rapids Community College or Kirtland 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 Kirtland Community College and Grand Rapids Community College.
- Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Kirtland Community College graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $29,100)
- Grand Rapids Community College students graduate with a $1,542 lower median federal student loan debt than Kirtland Community College graduates. ($9,208 vs. $10,750)
- Grand Rapids Community College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Kirtland Community College graduates. ($95 vs. $111)
- More Kirtland Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grand Rapids Community College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/