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Overview |
Grand Rapids Community College | Washtenaw Community College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,803 | 10,622 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grcc.edu | wccnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand Rapids Community College | Washtenaw Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $2,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $5,736 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,325 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,059 | $3,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,100 | $7,158 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 59% |
Admission |
Grand Rapids Community College | Washtenaw Community College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| 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 | Washtenaw Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand Rapids Community College | Washtenaw Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,208 | $9,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $100 |
Diversity |
Grand Rapids Community College | Washtenaw Community College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Grand Rapids Community College | Washtenaw Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Grand Rapids Community College | Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw Community College based on total student enrollment (11,803 students vs. 10,622 students)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. Washtenaw Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand Rapids Community College or Washtenaw Community College?
- Grand Rapids Community College is 84.2% more expensive to attend than Washtenaw Community College for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $4,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.6% higher at Grand Rapids Community College than Washtenaw Community College ($11,220.00 vs. $5,736.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washtenaw Community College than Grand Rapids Community College ($3,684 vs. $9,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Rapids Community College are 34.9% lower than costs at Washtenaw Community College ($9,325 vs. $12,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washtenaw Community College than Grand Rapids Community College (59% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washtenaw Community College students is 40.4% larger than aid received Grand Rapids Community College ($7,158 vs. $5,100)
Which college is harder to get into, Grand Rapids Community College or Washtenaw Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washtenaw Community College or Grand Rapids Community College .
Grand Rapids Community College vs. Washtenaw Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand Rapids Community College or Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw Community College and Grand Rapids Community College.
- Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn on average $900 more per year than Washtenaw Community College graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $32,800)
- Grand Rapids Community College students graduate with a $542 lower median federal student loan debt than Washtenaw Community College graduates. ($9,208 vs. $9,750)
- Grand Rapids Community College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Washtenaw Community College graduates. ($95 vs. $100)
- More Grand Rapids Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washtenaw Community College students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/