Grand Rapids CC vs. SMC
Both Grand Rapids Community College and Southwestern Michigan College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in Michigan. The following statements compare Grand Rapids Community College and Southwestern Michigan College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Grand Rapids CC's tuition ($11,859) is more expensive than SMC ($8,006).
- SMC's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Grand Rapids CC (20 to 1).
- Grand Rapids CC (12,142 students) is larger than SMC (1,953 students) with more enrolled students.
- SMC ($5,649) has higher amount of financial aid than Grand Rapids CC ($3,980).
- SMC's graduation rate (27%) is higher than Grand Rapids CC (18%).

Grand Rapids Community College
Public, 2-4 years • Grand Rapids, MI Best Community Colleges in MI, #MI in Michigan more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$8,049 In-State
$11,859 out-of-state
$11,859 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,980
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,142 (All undergraduate)
4,156 Online Students
Graduation Rate
18% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
209 Faculties (full-time)
651 Staffs (full-time)
$80,919 Faculty Salary
$68,724 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Southwestern Michigan College
Public, 2-4 years • Dowagiac, MI Best Community Colleges in MI, #MI in Michigan more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$7,510 In-State
$8,006 out-of-state
$8,006 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,649
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
1,953 (All undergraduate)
152 Online Students
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
60% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
45 Faculties (full-time)
146 Staffs (full-time)
$61,830 Faculty Salary
$56,478 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,950 annual charge
-365 capacity
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