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Overview |
Macomb Community College | SMC | ||
| Location | Warren, MI | Dowagiac, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,946 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | macomb.edu | swmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macomb Community College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,180 | $4,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,560 | $5,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,416 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,082 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,843 | $5,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Macomb Community College | 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 | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Macomb Community College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macomb Community College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,790 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $49 | $124 |
Diversity |
Macomb Community College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Macomb Community College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Macomb Community College | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Macomb Community College is larger than than SMC based on total student enrollment (15,946 students vs. 1,807 students)
Macomb Community College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macomb Community College or SMC?
- Macomb Community College is 12% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($5,940.00 vs. $5,305.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Macomb Community College than Southwestern Michigan College ($7,560.00 vs. $5,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Macomb Community College than SMC ($5,082 vs. $9,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macomb Community College are 12.9% lower than costs at Southwestern Michigan College ($8,416 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Macomb Community College than Southwestern Michigan College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Michigan College students is 19.1% larger than aid received Macomb Community College ($5,768 vs. $4,843)
Which college is harder to get into, Macomb Community College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Macomb Community College .
Macomb Community College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macomb 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 Macomb Community College.
- Graduates from Macomb Community College earn on average $6,000 more per year than SMC graduates after ten years. ($35,600 vs. $29,600)
- Macomb Community College students graduate with a $7,210 lower median federal student loan debt than SMC graduates. ($4,790 vs. $12,000)
- Macomb Community College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than SMC graduates. ($49 vs. $124)
- More Macomb Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMC students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/