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LMC Washtenaw Community College Mott Community College Michigan State Hope College Kellogg Community College Jackson Community College| Lansing Community College | Southwestern Michigan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lansing Community College | SMC | ||
| Location | Lansing, MI | Dowagiac, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,573 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcc.edu | swmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lansing Community College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,420 | $4,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,260 | $5,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,400 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,371 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,360 | $5,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lansing Community College | SMC | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Lansing Community College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lansing Community College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $124 |
Diversity |
Lansing Community College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lansing Community College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lansing Community College | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lansing Community College is larger than than SMC based on total student enrollment (9,573 students vs. 1,807 students)
Lansing Community College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lansing Community College or SMC?
- Lansing Community College is 28.9% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($6,840.00 vs. $5,305.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at Lansing Community College than Southwestern Michigan College ($10,260.00 vs. $5,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lansing Community College than SMC ($4,371 vs. $9,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lansing Community College are 48.4% lower than costs at Southwestern Michigan College ($6,400 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lansing Community College than Southwestern Michigan College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Michigan College students is 32.3% larger than aid received Lansing Community College ($5,768 vs. $4,360)
Which college is harder to get into, Lansing Community College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Lansing Community College .
Lansing Community College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lansing Community College 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 Lansing Community College.
- Graduates from Lansing Community College earn on average $5,200 more per year than SMC graduates after ten years. ($34,800 vs. $29,600)
- Southwestern Michigan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lansing Community College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $13,500)
- SMC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lansing Community College graduates. ($124 vs. $139)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lansing Community College students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/