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Macomb Community College Schoolcraft College Henry Ford Community College Washtenaw Community College LMC Mott Community College WCCCD Oakland| Oakland Community College | Southwestern Michigan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakland Community College | SMC | ||
| Location | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Dowagiac, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,831 | 1,953 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oaklandcc.edu | swmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland Community College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,020 | $5,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,340 | $6,049 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,074 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,834 | $7,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,918 | $6,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 91% |
Admission |
Oakland 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 |
Oakland Community College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland Community College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,585 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $99 | $124 |
Diversity |
Oakland Community College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Oakland Community College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Oakland 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
- Oakland Community College is larger than than SMC based on total student enrollment (13,831 students vs. 1,953 students)
Oakland Community College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland Community College or SMC?
- Southwestern Michigan College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Oakland Community College for in-state tuition ($5,563.00 vs. $5,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at SMC than Oakland Community College ($6,049.00 vs. $5,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland Community College than SMC ($4,834 vs. $7,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland Community College are 4.7% lower than costs at Southwestern Michigan College ($9,074 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Michigan College than Oakland Community College (91% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland Community College students is 2.5% larger than aid received Southwestern Michigan College ($6,918 vs. $6,749)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland Community College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Oakland Community College .
Oakland Community College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland Community College.
- Graduates from Oakland Community College earn on average $4,300 more per year than SMC graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $29,600)
- Oakland Community College students graduate with a $2,415 lower median federal student loan debt than SMC graduates. ($9,585 vs. $12,000)
- Oakland Community College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than SMC graduates. ($99 vs. $124)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland Community College students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/