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| Lake Michigan College | Southwestern Michigan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LMC | SMC | ||
| Location | Benton Harbor, MI | Dowagiac, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,543 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakemichigancollege.edu | swmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
LMC | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,048 | $4,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,148 | $5,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,496 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,567 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,272 | $5,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
LMC | 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 | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
LMC | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LMC | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,000 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,864 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $112 | $124 |
Diversity |
LMC | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
LMC | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
LMC | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Lake Michigan College is larger than than SMC based on total student enrollment (2,543 students vs. 1,807 students)
LMC vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LMC or SMC?
- Lake Michigan College is 34.7% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($7,148.00 vs. $5,305.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at LMC than Southwestern Michigan College ($7,148.00 vs. $5,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Michigan College than LMC ($9,094 vs. $9,567)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Michigan College are 42.1% lower than costs at Lake Michigan College ($9,500 vs. $13,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Michigan College than Southwestern Michigan College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Michigan College students is 8.7% larger than aid received Southwestern Michigan College ($6,272 vs. $5,768)
Which college is harder to get into, LMC or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or LMC .
LMC vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LMC 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 LMC.
- Graduates from Southwestern Michigan College earn on average $2,600 more per year than LMC graduates after ten years. ($29,600 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Michigan College students graduate with a $1,136 lower median federal student loan debt than SMC graduates. ($10,864 vs. $12,000)
- LMC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than SMC graduates. ($112 vs. $124)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LMC students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/