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Henry Ford Community College Schoolcraft College Macomb Community College SMC Washtenaw Community College Oakland Community College Monroe County Community College| Lake Michigan College | Wayne County Community College District | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LMC | WCCCD | ||
| Location | Benton Harbor, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,543 | 12,219 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakemichigancollege.edu | wcccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
LMC | WCCCD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,048 | $2,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,148 | $3,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,496 | $6,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,567 | $5,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,272 | $7,094 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
LMC | WCCCD | ||
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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 | WCCCD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LMC | WCCCD | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,000 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,864 | $10,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $112 | $110 |
Diversity |
LMC | WCCCD | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
LMC | WCCCD | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LMC | WCCCD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne County Community College District is larger than than LMC based on total student enrollment (12,219 students vs. 2,543 students)
LMC vs. WCCCD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LMC or WCCCD?
- Lake Michigan College is 151.8% more expensive to attend than WCCCD for in-state tuition ($7,148.00 vs. $2,839.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at LMC than Wayne County Community College District ($7,148.00 vs. $3,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne County Community College District than LMC ($5,354 vs. $9,567)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne County Community College District are 93.4% lower than costs at Lake Michigan College ($6,978 vs. $13,496)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Michigan College than Wayne County Community College District (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne County Community College District students is 13.1% larger than aid received Lake Michigan College ($7,094 vs. $6,272)
Which college is harder to get into, LMC or WCCCD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCCCD or LMC .
LMC vs. WCCCD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LMC or WCCCD? 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 WCCCD and LMC.
- Graduates from Wayne County Community College District earn on average $800 more per year than LMC graduates after ten years. ($27,800 vs. $27,000)
- Wayne County Community College District students graduate with a $160 lower median federal student loan debt than LMC graduates. ($10,704 vs. $10,864)
- WCCCD graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than LMC graduates. ($110 vs. $112)
- More LMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCCCD students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/