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Overview |
Gogebic Community College | SMC | ||
| Location | Ironwood, MI | Dowagiac, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 837 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gogebic.edu | swmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gogebic Community College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,154 | $4,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,820 | $5,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,600 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,698 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,772 | $5,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 94% |
Admission |
Gogebic Community College | 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 |
Gogebic Community College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gogebic Community College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $124 |
Diversity |
Gogebic Community College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Gogebic Community College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Gogebic Community College | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Gogebic Community College based on total student enrollment (1,807 students vs. 837 students)
Gogebic Community College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gogebic Community College or SMC?
- Gogebic Community College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($5,921.00 vs. $5,305.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Gogebic Community College than Southwestern Michigan College ($6,820.00 vs. $5,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gogebic Community College than SMC ($7,698 vs. $9,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gogebic Community College are 69.6% lower than costs at Southwestern Michigan College ($5,600 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Michigan College than Gogebic Community College (94% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gogebic Community College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Southwestern Michigan College ($5,772 vs. $5,768)
Which college is harder to get into, Gogebic Community College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Gogebic Community College .
Gogebic Community College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gogebic 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 Gogebic Community College.
- Graduates from Gogebic Community College earn on average $3,300 more per year than SMC graduates after ten years. ($32,900 vs. $29,600)
- Gogebic Community College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SMC graduates. ($10,000 vs. $12,000)
- Gogebic Community College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SMC graduates. ($103 vs. $124)
- More Gogebic Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/