Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
SMC| Lake Michigan College | Northwestern Michigan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
LMC | NMC | ||
| Location | Benton Harbor, MI | Traverse City, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,543 | 3,098 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakemichigancollege.edu | nmc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
LMC | NMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,048 | $4,012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,148 | $10,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,496 | $8,275 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,567 | $6,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,272 | $5,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
LMC | NMC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | ||||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
LMC | NMC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
LMC | NMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,000 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,864 | $14,006 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $112 | $144 |
Diversity |
LMC | NMC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
LMC | NMC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LMC | NMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Northwestern Michigan College is larger than than LMC based on total student enrollment (3,098 students vs. 2,543 students)
LMC vs. NMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LMC or NMC?
- Northwestern Michigan College is 17% more expensive to attend than LMC for in-state tuition ($8,364.00 vs. $7,148.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at NMC than Lake Michigan College ($10,880.00 vs. $7,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Michigan College than LMC ($6,951 vs. $9,567)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Michigan College are 63.1% lower than costs at Lake Michigan College ($8,275 vs. $13,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Michigan College than Lake Michigan College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Michigan College students is 20% larger than aid received Northwestern Michigan College ($6,272 vs. $5,228)
Which college is harder to get into, LMC or NMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMC or LMC .
LMC vs. NMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LMC 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 LMC.
- Graduates from Northwestern Michigan College earn on average $6,500 more per year than LMC graduates after ten years. ($33,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Michigan College students graduate with a $3,142 lower median federal student loan debt than NMC graduates. ($10,864 vs. $14,006)
- LMC graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than NMC graduates. ($112 vs. $144)
- More NMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LMC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/