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Overview |
Grand Rapids Community College | Lansing Community College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,803 | 9,573 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grcc.edu | lcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand Rapids Community College | Lansing Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $3,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $10,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,325 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,059 | $4,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,100 | $4,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Grand Rapids Community College | Lansing 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 | Lansing Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand Rapids Community College | Lansing Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,208 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $139 |
Diversity |
Grand Rapids Community College | Lansing Community College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Grand Rapids Community College | Lansing Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Grand Rapids Community College | Lansing 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 Lansing Community College based on total student enrollment (11,803 students vs. 9,573 students)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. Lansing Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand Rapids Community College or Lansing Community College?
- Grand Rapids Community College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Lansing Community College for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $6,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Grand Rapids Community College than Lansing Community College ($11,220.00 vs. $10,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lansing Community College than Grand Rapids Community College ($4,371 vs. $9,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lansing Community College are 45.7% lower than costs at Grand Rapids Community College ($6,400 vs. $9,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lansing Community College than Grand Rapids Community College (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Rapids Community College students is 17% larger than aid received Lansing Community College ($5,100 vs. $4,360)
Which college is harder to get into, Grand Rapids Community College or Lansing Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lansing Community College or Grand Rapids Community College .
Grand Rapids Community College vs. Lansing Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand Rapids Community College or Lansing 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 Lansing Community College and Grand Rapids Community College.
- Graduates from Lansing Community College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Grand Rapids Community College graduates after ten years. ($34,800 vs. $33,700)
- Grand Rapids Community College students graduate with a $4,292 lower median federal student loan debt than Lansing Community College graduates. ($9,208 vs. $13,500)
- Grand Rapids Community College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Lansing Community College graduates. ($95 vs. $139)
- More Grand Rapids Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lansing Community College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/