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Muskegon Community College SMC GVSU Kalamazoo Valley Community College| Grand Rapids Community College | Lake Michigan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grand Rapids Community College | LMC | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Benton Harbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,803 | 2,543 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grcc.edu | lakemichigancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand Rapids Community College | LMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $5,048 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $7,148 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,325 | $13,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,059 | $9,567 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,100 | $6,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 97% |
Admission |
Grand Rapids Community College | LMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Grand Rapids Community College | LMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand Rapids Community College | LMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $27,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,208 | $10,864 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $112 |
Diversity |
Grand Rapids Community College | LMC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Grand Rapids Community College | LMC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Grand Rapids Community College | LMC | ||
| 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 LMC based on total student enrollment (11,803 students vs. 2,543 students)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. LMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand Rapids Community College or LMC?
- Grand Rapids Community College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than LMC for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $7,148.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at Grand Rapids Community College than Lake Michigan College ($11,220.00 vs. $7,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Rapids Community College than LMC ($9,059 vs. $9,567)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Rapids Community College are 44.7% lower than costs at Lake Michigan College ($9,325 vs. $13,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Michigan College than Grand Rapids Community College (97% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Michigan College students is 23% larger than aid received Grand Rapids Community College ($6,272 vs. $5,100)
Which college is harder to get into, Grand Rapids Community College or LMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LMC or Grand Rapids Community College .
- Accepted freshman Grand Rapids Community College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at LMC (2.8)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. LMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand Rapids Community College or LMC? 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 LMC and Grand Rapids Community College.
- Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn on average $6,700 more per year than LMC graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $27,000)
- Grand Rapids Community College students graduate with a $1,656 lower median federal student loan debt than LMC graduates. ($9,208 vs. $10,864)
- Grand Rapids Community College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than LMC graduates. ($95 vs. $112)
- More Grand Rapids Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LMC students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/