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Overview |
Jackson Community College | SMC | ||
| Location | Jackson, MI | Dowagiac, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,244 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jccmi.edu | swmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson Community College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,280 | $4,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,920 | $5,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,390 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,773 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,764 | $5,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Jackson 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 | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jackson Community College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson Community College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $124 |
Diversity |
Jackson Community College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Jackson Community College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Jackson Community College | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jackson Community College is larger than than SMC based on total student enrollment (4,244 students vs. 1,807 students)
Jackson Community College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson Community College or SMC?
- Jackson Community College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($5,970.00 vs. $5,305.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Jackson Community College than Southwestern Michigan College ($7,920.00 vs. $5,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Michigan College than Jackson Community College ($9,094 vs. $9,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jackson Community College are 13.2% lower than costs at Southwestern Michigan College ($8,390 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson Community College than Southwestern Michigan College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jackson Community College students is 86.6% larger than aid received Southwestern Michigan College ($10,764 vs. $5,768)
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson Community College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Jackson Community College .
Jackson Community College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson 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 Jackson Community College.
- Graduates from Jackson Community College earn on average $2,700 more per year than SMC graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $29,600)
- More Jackson Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMC students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/