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Overview |
NMC | SMC | ||
| Location | Traverse City, MI | Dowagiac, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,098 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmc.edu | swmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMC | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,012 | $4,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,880 | $5,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,275 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,951 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,228 | $5,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
NMC | 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 |
NMC | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMC | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,006 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $124 |
Diversity |
NMC | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
NMC | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NMC | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern Michigan College is larger than than SMC based on total student enrollment (3,098 students vs. 1,807 students)
NMC vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMC or SMC?
- Northwestern Michigan College is 57.7% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($8,364.00 vs. $5,305.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at NMC than Southwestern Michigan College ($10,880.00 vs. $5,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Michigan College than SMC ($6,951 vs. $9,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Michigan College are 14.8% lower than costs at Southwestern Michigan College ($8,275 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Michigan College than Southwestern Michigan College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Michigan College students is 10.3% larger than aid received Northwestern Michigan College ($5,768 vs. $5,228)
Which college is harder to get into, NMC or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or NMC .
NMC vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMC 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 NMC.
- Graduates from Northwestern Michigan College earn on average $3,900 more per year than SMC graduates after ten years. ($33,500 vs. $29,600)
- Southwestern Michigan College students graduate with a $2,006 lower median federal student loan debt than NMC graduates. ($12,000 vs. $14,006)
- SMC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NMC graduates. ($124 vs. $144)
- More NMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMC students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/