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Overview |
Grand Rapids Community College | Schoolcraft College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,803 | 7,650 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grcc.edu | schoolcraft.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand Rapids Community College | Schoolcraft College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $3,406 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $6,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,325 | $8,561 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,059 | $8,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,100 | $2,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 78% |
Admission |
Grand Rapids Community College | Schoolcraft 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 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Grand Rapids Community College | Schoolcraft College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand Rapids Community College | Schoolcraft College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,208 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $90 |
Diversity |
Grand Rapids Community College | Schoolcraft College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Grand Rapids Community College | Schoolcraft College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Grand Rapids Community College | Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft College based on total student enrollment (11,803 students vs. 7,650 students)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. Schoolcraft College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand Rapids Community College or Schoolcraft College?
- Grand Rapids Community College is 52.8% more expensive to attend than Schoolcraft College for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $4,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Grand Rapids Community College than Schoolcraft College ($11,220.00 vs. $6,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Schoolcraft College than Grand Rapids Community College ($8,956 vs. $9,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Schoolcraft College are 8.9% lower than costs at Grand Rapids Community College ($8,561 vs. $9,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Schoolcraft College than Grand Rapids Community College (78% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Rapids Community College students is 98.7% larger than aid received Schoolcraft College ($5,100 vs. $2,567)
Which college is harder to get into, Grand Rapids Community College or Schoolcraft College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Schoolcraft College or Grand Rapids Community College .
- Accepted freshman Grand Rapids Community College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Schoolcraft College (2.87)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. Schoolcraft College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand Rapids Community College or Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft College and Grand Rapids Community College.
- Graduates from Schoolcraft College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Grand Rapids Community College graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $33,700)
- Schoolcraft College students graduate with a $408 lower median federal student loan debt than Grand Rapids Community College graduates. ($8,800 vs. $9,208)
- Schoolcraft College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Grand Rapids Community College graduates. ($90 vs. $95)
- More Grand Rapids Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Schoolcraft College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/