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Washtenaw Community College Mott Community College Michigan State Hope College Kellogg Community College Jackson Community College| Lansing Community College | West Shore Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lansing Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
| Location | Lansing, MI | Scottville, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,573 | 992 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcc.edu | westshore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lansing Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,420 | $2,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,260 | $6,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,400 | $4,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,371 | $4,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,360 | $5,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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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 | West Shore Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lansing Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $9,609 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $99 |
Diversity |
Lansing Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lansing Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lansing Community College | West Shore Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lansing Community College is larger than than West Shore Community College based on total student enrollment (9,573 students vs. 992 students)
Lansing Community College vs. West Shore Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lansing Community College or West Shore Community College?
- Lansing Community College is 58.3% more expensive to attend than West Shore Community College for in-state tuition ($6,840.00 vs. $4,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Lansing Community College than West Shore Community College ($10,260.00 vs. $6,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Shore Community College than Lansing Community College ($4,081 vs. $4,371)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Shore Community College are 48.1% lower than costs at Lansing Community College ($4,320 vs. $6,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lansing Community College than West Shore Community College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Shore Community College students is 16% larger than aid received Lansing Community College ($5,057 vs. $4,360)
Which college is harder to get into, Lansing 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 Lansing Community College .
Lansing Community College vs. West Shore Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lansing 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 Lansing Community College.
- Graduates from Lansing Community College earn on average $4,800 more per year than West Shore Community College graduates after ten years. ($34,800 vs. $30,000)
- West Shore Community College students graduate with a $3,891 lower median federal student loan debt than Lansing Community College graduates. ($9,609 vs. $13,500)
- West Shore Community College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Lansing Community College graduates. ($99 vs. $139)
- More West Shore Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lansing Community College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/