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Overview |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | NMC | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Traverse City, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,358 | 3,098 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kvcc.edu | nmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | NMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,600 | $4,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,280 | $10,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,444 | $8,275 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,418 | $6,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,660 | $5,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | NMC | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | NMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | NMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $14,006 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $144 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | NMC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | NMC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | NMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College is larger than than NMC based on total student enrollment (6,358 students vs. 3,098 students)
Kalamazoo Valley Community College vs. NMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo Valley Community College or NMC?
- Northwestern Michigan College is 34.7% more expensive to attend than Kalamazoo Valley Community College for in-state tuition ($8,364.00 vs. $6,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at NMC than Kalamazoo Valley Community College ($10,880.00 vs. $8,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo Valley Community College than NMC ($5,418 vs. $6,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo Valley Community College are 28.4% lower than costs at Northwestern Michigan College ($6,444 vs. $8,275)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Michigan College than Kalamazoo Valley Community College (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo Valley Community College students is 8.3% larger than aid received Northwestern Michigan College ($5,660 vs. $5,228)
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo Valley Community College or NMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMC or Kalamazoo Valley Community College .
Kalamazoo Valley Community College vs. NMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo Valley 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 Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
- Graduates from Northwestern Michigan College earn on average $100 more per year than Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates after ten years. ($33,500 vs. $33,400)
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College students graduate with a $2,006 lower median federal student loan debt than NMC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $14,006)
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NMC graduates. ($124 vs. $144)
- More NMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo Valley Community College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/