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Overview |
Grand Rapids Community College | NMC | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Traverse City, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,803 | 3,098 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grcc.edu | nmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand Rapids Community College | NMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $4,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $10,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,325 | $8,275 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,059 | $6,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,100 | $5,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 98% |
Admission |
Grand Rapids Community College | 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 | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Grand Rapids Community College | NMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand Rapids Community College | NMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,208 | $14,006 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $144 |
Diversity |
Grand Rapids Community College | NMC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Grand Rapids Community College | NMC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Grand Rapids Community College | NMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Rapids Community College is larger than than NMC based on total student enrollment (11,803 students vs. 3,098 students)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. NMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand Rapids Community College or NMC?
- Northwestern Michigan College is 12% more expensive to attend than Grand Rapids Community College for in-state tuition ($8,364.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Grand Rapids Community College than Northwestern Michigan College ($11,220.00 vs. $10,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Michigan College than Grand Rapids Community College ($6,951 vs. $9,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Michigan College are 12.7% lower than costs at Grand Rapids Community College ($8,275 vs. $9,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Michigan College than Grand Rapids Community College (98% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Michigan College students is 2.5% larger than aid received Grand Rapids Community College ($5,228 vs. $5,100)
Which college is harder to get into, Grand Rapids Community College or NMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMC or Grand Rapids Community College .
Grand Rapids Community College vs. NMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand Rapids Community College 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 Grand Rapids Community College.
- Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn on average $200 more per year than NMC graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $33,500)
- Grand Rapids Community College students graduate with a $4,798 lower median federal student loan debt than NMC graduates. ($9,208 vs. $14,006)
- Grand Rapids Community College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than NMC graduates. ($95 vs. $144)
- More NMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grand Rapids Community College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/