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Muskegon Community College LMC GVSU Kalamazoo Valley Community College| Grand Rapids Community College | Southwestern Michigan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grand Rapids Community College | SMC | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Dowagiac, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,803 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grcc.edu | swmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand Rapids Community College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $4,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $5,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,325 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,059 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,100 | $5,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 94% |
Admission |
Grand Rapids Community College | SMC | ||
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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 | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand Rapids Community College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,208 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $124 |
Diversity |
Grand Rapids Community College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Grand Rapids Community College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Grand Rapids Community College | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Rapids Community College is larger than than SMC based on total student enrollment (11,803 students vs. 1,807 students)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand Rapids Community College or SMC?
- Grand Rapids Community College is 40.8% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $5,305.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at Grand Rapids Community College than Southwestern Michigan College ($11,220.00 vs. $5,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Rapids Community College than SMC ($9,059 vs. $9,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Rapids Community College are 1.9% lower than costs at Southwestern Michigan College ($9,325 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Michigan College than Grand Rapids Community College (94% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Michigan College students is 13.1% larger than aid received Grand Rapids Community College ($5,768 vs. $5,100)
Which college is harder to get into, Grand Rapids Community College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Grand Rapids Community College .
Grand Rapids Community College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand Rapids Community College or SMC? 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 SMC and Grand Rapids Community College.
- Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn on average $4,100 more per year than SMC graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $29,600)
- Grand Rapids Community College students graduate with a $2,792 lower median federal student loan debt than SMC graduates. ($9,208 vs. $12,000)
- Grand Rapids Community College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SMC graduates. ($95 vs. $124)
- More Grand Rapids Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMC 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/