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Overview |
SMC | West Shore Community College | ||
| Location | Dowagiac, MI | Scottville, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 992 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | swmich.edu | westshore.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMC | West Shore Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,043 | $2,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,776 | $6,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $4,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,094 | $4,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,768 | $5,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
SMC | West Shore Community College | ||
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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 |
SMC | West Shore Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMC | West Shore Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,600 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $9,609 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $99 |
Diversity |
SMC | West Shore Community College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SMC | West Shore Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SMC | West Shore Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwestern Michigan College is larger than than West Shore Community College based on total student enrollment (1,807 students vs. 992 students)
SMC vs. West Shore Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMC or West Shore Community College?
- Southwestern Michigan College is 22.8% more expensive to attend than West Shore Community College for in-state tuition ($5,305.00 vs. $4,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at West Shore Community College than Southwestern Michigan College ($6,120.00 vs. $5,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Shore Community College than SMC ($4,081 vs. $9,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Shore Community College are 119.9% lower than costs at Southwestern Michigan College ($4,320 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Shore Community College than Southwestern Michigan College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Michigan College students is 14.1% larger than aid received West Shore Community College ($5,768 vs. $5,057)
Which college is harder to get into, SMC 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 SMC .
SMC vs. West Shore Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMC 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 SMC.
- Graduates from West Shore Community College earn on average $400 more per year than SMC graduates after ten years. ($30,000 vs. $29,600)
- West Shore Community College students graduate with a $2,391 lower median federal student loan debt than SMC graduates. ($9,609 vs. $12,000)
- West Shore Community College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than SMC graduates. ($99 vs. $124)
- More West Shore Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMC 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/