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Overview |
Bay College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
| Location | Escanaba, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,969 | 11,803 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baycollege.edu | grcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,380 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,060 | $11,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,024 | $9,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,108 | $9,059 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,125 | $5,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Bay College | Grand Rapids 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 | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Bay College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,700 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,600 | $9,208 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $95 |
Diversity |
Bay College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Bay College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bay College | Grand Rapids Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Rapids Community College is larger than than Bay College based on total student enrollment (11,803 students vs. 1,969 students)
Bay College vs. Grand Rapids Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay College or Grand Rapids Community College?
- Grand Rapids Community College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Bay College for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $7,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Grand Rapids Community College than Bay de Noc Community College ($11,220.00 vs. $9,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Rapids Community College than Bay College ($9,059 vs. $10,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay de Noc Community College are 16.2% lower than costs at Grand Rapids Community College ($8,024 vs. $9,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bay de Noc Community College than Grand Rapids Community College (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay de Noc Community College students is 0.5% larger than aid received Grand Rapids Community College ($5,125 vs. $5,100)
Which college is harder to get into, Bay College or Grand Rapids Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grand Rapids Community College or Bay College .
Bay College vs. Grand Rapids Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay College or Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids Community College and Bay College.
- Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Bay College graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $32,700)
- Grand Rapids Community College students graduate with a $2,392 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay College graduates. ($9,208 vs. $11,600)
- Grand Rapids Community College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Bay College graduates. ($95 vs. $119)
- More Bay College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grand Rapids Community College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/