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Overview |
Grand Rapids Community College | WCCCD | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,803 | 12,219 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grcc.edu | wcccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand Rapids Community College | WCCCD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $2,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $3,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,325 | $6,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,059 | $5,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,100 | $7,094 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 85% |
Admission |
Grand Rapids Community College | WCCCD | ||
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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 | WCCCD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand Rapids Community College | WCCCD | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,208 | $10,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $110 |
Diversity |
Grand Rapids Community College | WCCCD | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Grand Rapids Community College | WCCCD | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Grand Rapids Community College | WCCCD | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne County Community College District is larger than than Grand Rapids Community College based on total student enrollment (12,219 students vs. 11,803 students)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. WCCCD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand Rapids Community College or WCCCD?
- Grand Rapids Community College is 163.1% more expensive to attend than WCCCD for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $2,839.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.9% higher at Grand Rapids Community College than Wayne County Community College District ($11,220.00 vs. $3,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne County Community College District than Grand Rapids Community College ($5,354 vs. $9,059)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne County Community College District are 33.6% lower than costs at Grand Rapids Community College ($6,978 vs. $9,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne County Community College District than Grand Rapids Community College (85% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne County Community College District students is 39.1% larger than aid received Grand Rapids Community College ($7,094 vs. $5,100)
Which college is harder to get into, Grand Rapids Community College or WCCCD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCCCD or Grand Rapids Community College .
Grand Rapids Community College vs. WCCCD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand Rapids Community College or WCCCD? 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 WCCCD and Grand Rapids Community College.
- Graduates from Grand Rapids Community College earn on average $5,900 more per year than WCCCD graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $27,800)
- Grand Rapids Community College students graduate with a $1,496 lower median federal student loan debt than WCCCD graduates. ($9,208 vs. $10,704)
- Grand Rapids Community College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than WCCCD graduates. ($95 vs. $110)
- More Grand Rapids Community College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCCCD students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/