Jackson College vs. Muskegon Community College

Comparable Facts

Compare Jackson College in Jackson, MI with Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, MI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Jackson College is larger than Muskegon Community College based on total student enrollment (5,086 students vs. 3,617 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Jackson College is located in Jackson, MI (Rural Fringe setting); Muskegon Community College is in Muskegon, MI (Small City setting).
• Jackson College is a public, non-profit 2-year institution. Muskegon Community College is a public, non-profit 2-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Jackson College 18:1; Muskegon Community College 18:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskegon Community College are 53.2% lower than at Jackson College ($5,382 vs. $11,510).
• Out-of-state tuition is 57% higher at Muskegon Community College than at Jackson College (about $5,810 more per year; $16,010 vs. $10,200).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Jackson College than at Muskegon Community College (88% vs. 61%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson College students is 77.2% larger than aid received by Muskegon Community College students ($10,185 vs. $5,747).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both Jackson College and Muskegon Community College.
• Typical fall application deadline: Jackson College Jul 1, 2027.

Loans and repayment

• More Muskegon Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson College students, three years after graduation (34% vs. 30%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.