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SMC Kellogg Community College Grand Rapids Community College GOCC| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Lake Michigan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | LMC | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Benton Harbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,358 | 2,543 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kvcc.edu | lakemichigancollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | LMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,600 | $5,048 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,280 | $7,148 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,444 | $13,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,418 | $9,567 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,660 | $6,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | LMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | LMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | LMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $10,864 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $112 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | LMC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | LMC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | LMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College is larger than than LMC based on total student enrollment (6,358 students vs. 2,543 students)
Kalamazoo Valley Community College vs. LMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo Valley Community College or LMC?
- Lake Michigan College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Kalamazoo Valley Community College for in-state tuition ($7,148.00 vs. $6,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Kalamazoo Valley Community College than Lake Michigan College ($8,280.00 vs. $7,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo Valley Community College than LMC ($5,418 vs. $9,567)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo Valley Community College are 109.4% lower than costs at Lake Michigan College ($6,444 vs. $13,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Michigan College than Kalamazoo Valley Community College (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Michigan College students is 10.8% larger than aid received Kalamazoo Valley Community College ($6,272 vs. $5,660)
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo Valley Community College or LMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LMC or Kalamazoo Valley Community College .
Kalamazoo Valley Community College vs. LMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo Valley Community College or LMC? 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 LMC and Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
- Graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College earn on average $6,400 more per year than LMC graduates after ten years. ($33,400 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Michigan College students graduate with a $1,136 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates. ($10,864 vs. $12,000)
- LMC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates. ($112 vs. $124)
- More Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LMC students, three years after graduation. (29% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/