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Kellogg Community College Grand Rapids Community College GOCC| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | West Shore Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Scottville, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,358 | 992 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kvcc.edu | westshore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,600 | $2,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,280 | $6,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,444 | $4,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,418 | $4,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,660 | $5,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
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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 | West Shore Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $9,609 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $99 |
Diversity |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Kalamazoo Valley Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College is larger than than West Shore Community College based on total student enrollment (6,358 students vs. 992 students)
Kalamazoo Valley Community College vs. West Shore Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kalamazoo Valley Community College or West Shore Community College?
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College is 43.8% more expensive to attend than West Shore Community College for in-state tuition ($6,210.00 vs. $4,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Kalamazoo Valley Community College than West Shore Community College ($8,280.00 vs. $6,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Shore Community College than Kalamazoo Valley Community College ($4,081 vs. $5,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Shore Community College are 49.2% lower than costs at Kalamazoo Valley Community College ($4,320 vs. $6,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Shore Community College than Kalamazoo Valley Community College (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo Valley Community College students is 11.9% larger than aid received West Shore Community College ($5,660 vs. $5,057)
Which college is harder to get into, Kalamazoo Valley Community College or West Shore Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Shore Community College or Kalamazoo Valley Community College .
Kalamazoo Valley Community College vs. West Shore Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kalamazoo Valley Community College or West Shore Community College? 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 West Shore Community College and Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
- Graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College earn on average $3,400 more per year than West Shore Community College graduates after ten years. ($33,400 vs. $30,000)
- West Shore Community College students graduate with a $2,391 lower median federal student loan debt than Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates. ($9,609 vs. $12,000)
- West Shore Community College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates. ($99 vs. $124)
- More West Shore Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kalamazoo Valley Community College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/