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Muskegon Community College Macomb Community College GVSU Kalamazoo Valley Community College| Grand Rapids Community College | St Clair County Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Grand Rapids Community College | SC4 | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Port Huron, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,803 | 3,192 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grcc.edu | sc4.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand Rapids Community College | SC4 | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $5,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $12,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,325 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,059 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,100 | $6,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 75% |
Admission |
Grand Rapids Community College | SC4 | ||
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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 |
Grand Rapids Community College | SC4 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand Rapids Community College | SC4 | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,208 | $12,201 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $126 |
Diversity |
Grand Rapids Community College | SC4 | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Grand Rapids Community College | SC4 | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Grand Rapids Community College | SC4 | ||
| 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 SC4 based on total student enrollment (11,803 students vs. 3,192 students)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. SC4 Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand Rapids Community College or SC4?
- St Clair County Community College is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Grand Rapids Community College for in-state tuition ($9,300.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at SC4 than Grand Rapids Community College ($12,990.00 vs. $11,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Clair County Community College than Grand Rapids Community College ($7,174 vs. $9,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Rapids Community College are 37.8% lower than costs at St Clair County Community College ($9,325 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Clair County Community College than Grand Rapids Community College (75% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Clair County Community College students is 29.7% larger than aid received Grand Rapids Community College ($6,616 vs. $5,100)
Which college is harder to get into, Grand Rapids Community College or SC4? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SC4 or Grand Rapids Community College .
Grand Rapids Community College vs. SC4 Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand Rapids Community College or SC4? 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 SC4 and Grand Rapids Community College.
- Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn on average $300 more per year than SC4 graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $33,400)
- Grand Rapids Community College students graduate with a $2,993 lower median federal student loan debt than SC4 graduates. ($9,208 vs. $12,201)
- Grand Rapids Community College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SC4 graduates. ($95 vs. $126)
- More SC4 graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grand Rapids Community College students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/