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Muskegon Community College GVSU Kalamazoo Valley Community College| Grand Rapids Community College | West Shore Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grand Rapids Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Scottville, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,803 | 992 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grcc.edu | westshore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand Rapids Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $2,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $6,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,325 | $4,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,059 | $4,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,100 | $5,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 97% |
Admission |
Grand Rapids Community College | West Shore 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 | West Shore Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand Rapids Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,208 | $9,609 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $99 |
Diversity |
Grand Rapids Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Grand Rapids Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Grand Rapids Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| 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 West Shore Community College based on total student enrollment (11,803 students vs. 992 students)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. West Shore Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand Rapids Community College or West Shore Community College?
- Grand Rapids Community College is 72.9% more expensive to attend than West Shore Community College for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $4,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at Grand Rapids Community College than West Shore Community College ($11,220.00 vs. $6,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Shore Community College than Grand Rapids Community College ($4,081 vs. $9,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Shore Community College are 115.9% lower than costs at Grand Rapids Community College ($4,320 vs. $9,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Shore Community College than Grand Rapids Community College (97% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Rapids Community College students is 0.9% larger than aid received West Shore Community College ($5,100 vs. $5,057)
Which college is harder to get into, Grand Rapids Community College or West Shore Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Shore Community College or Grand Rapids Community College .
Grand Rapids Community College vs. West Shore Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand Rapids Community College or West Shore 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 West Shore Community College and Grand Rapids Community College.
- Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn on average $3,700 more per year than West Shore Community College graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $30,000)
- Grand Rapids Community College students graduate with a $401 lower median federal student loan debt than West Shore Community College graduates. ($9,208 vs. $9,609)
- Grand Rapids Community College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than West Shore Community College graduates. ($95 vs. $99)
- More West Shore Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grand Rapids Community College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/