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Overview |
Jackson Community College | NMC | ||
| Location | Jackson, MI | Traverse City, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,244 | 3,098 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jccmi.edu | nmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson Community College | NMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,280 | $4,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,920 | $10,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,390 | $8,275 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,773 | $6,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,764 | $5,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Jackson 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 | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jackson Community College | NMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson Community College | NMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,006 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $144 |
Diversity |
Jackson Community College | NMC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Jackson Community College | NMC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Jackson Community College | NMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson Community College is larger than than NMC based on total student enrollment (4,244 students vs. 3,098 students)
Jackson Community College vs. NMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson Community College or NMC?
- Northwestern Michigan College is 40.1% more expensive to attend than Jackson Community College for in-state tuition ($8,364.00 vs. $5,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at NMC than Jackson Community College ($10,880.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Michigan College than Jackson Community College ($6,951 vs. $9,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Michigan College are 1.4% lower than costs at Jackson Community College ($8,275 vs. $8,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson Community College than Northwestern Michigan College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson Community College students is 105.9% larger than aid received Northwestern Michigan College ($10,764 vs. $5,228)
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson Community College or NMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMC or Jackson Community College .
Jackson Community College vs. NMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson 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 Jackson Community College.
- Graduates from Northwestern Michigan College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Jackson Community College graduates after ten years. ($33,500 vs. $32,300)
- More NMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jackson Community College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/