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Muskegon Community College Owens State Community College GVSU WCCCD Washtenaw Community College Kalamazoo Valley Community College| Grand Rapids Community College | Monroe County Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grand Rapids Community College | Monroe County Community College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Monroe, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,803 | 2,398 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grcc.edu | monroeccc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand Rapids Community College | Monroe County Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $3,593 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $7,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,325 | $7,596 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,059 | $4,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,100 | $5,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 99% |
Admission |
Grand Rapids Community College | Monroe County 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 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Grand Rapids Community College | Monroe County Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,208 | $11,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $116 |
Diversity |
Grand Rapids Community College | Monroe County Community College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Grand Rapids Community College | Monroe County Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Grand Rapids Community College | Monroe County Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Rapids Community College is larger than than Monroe County Community College based on total student enrollment (11,803 students vs. 2,398 students)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. Monroe County Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand Rapids Community College or Monroe County Community College?
- Grand Rapids Community College is 17% more expensive to attend than Monroe County Community College for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $6,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Grand Rapids Community College than Monroe County Community College ($11,220.00 vs. $7,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monroe County Community College than Grand Rapids Community College ($4,585 vs. $9,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monroe County Community College are 22.8% lower than costs at Grand Rapids Community College ($7,596 vs. $9,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monroe County Community College than Grand Rapids Community College (99% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monroe County Community College students is 6% larger than aid received Grand Rapids Community College ($5,406 vs. $5,100)
Which college is harder to get into, Grand Rapids Community College or Monroe County Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monroe County Community College or Grand Rapids Community College .
- Accepted freshman Grand Rapids Community College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Monroe County Community College (2.5)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. Monroe County Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand Rapids Community College or Monroe County 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 Monroe County Community College and Grand Rapids Community College.
- Graduates from Monroe County Community College earn on average $700 more per year than Grand Rapids Community College graduates after ten years. ($34,400 vs. $33,700)
- Grand Rapids Community College students graduate with a $2,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Monroe County Community College graduates. ($9,208 vs. $11,313)
- Grand Rapids Community College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Monroe County Community College graduates. ($95 vs. $116)
- More Grand Rapids Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe County Community College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/