Great Lakes Christian College

www.glcc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $17,970
    4.87% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $16,406
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    210
    85.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    32%
    8 Graduates

    About

    Great Lakes Christian College is a higher education institution located in Eaton County, MI. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Great Lakes Christian College were General Studies (13 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 50 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Great Lakes Christian College. 64% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (34 degrees), 4.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Great Lakes Christian College is $17,970, which is $−10,208 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Great Lakes Christian College is $17,970, which is $10,208 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,406.

    In 2024, 89% of undergraduate students attending Great Lakes Christian College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $17,970
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Great Lakes Christian College was $17,970. The cost of tuition at Great Lakes Christian College is $−10,208 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Average Net Price

    $16,406
    2024 Value
    15.4%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Great Lakes Christian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,406. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Great Lakes Christian College grew by 15.4%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,044
    Room and Board
    $1,100
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Great Lakes Christian College was of $11,044 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.72% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies increased by 10% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    89%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    51%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    89% of undergraduate students at Great Lakes Christian College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 9.18% with respect to 2023, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Great Lakes Christian College had a total enrollment of 210 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Great Lakes Christian College is 180 students and the part-time enrollment is 30. This means that 85.7% of students enrolled at Great Lakes Christian College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Great Lakes Christian College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.8% White, 29.5% Black or African American, 6.67% Two or More Races, 3.81% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian, and 0.476% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Great Lakes Christian College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.3%), followed by White Male (25.7%) and Black or African American Male (22.7%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    85.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Great Lakes Christian College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 210 students. The full-time enrollment at Great Lakes Christian College is 180 and the part-time enrollment is 30. This means that 85.7% of students enrolled at Great Lakes Christian College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    49%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Great Lakes Christian College was 49%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Great Lakes Christian College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      115 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      62 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      14 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Great Lakes Christian College is 54.8% White, 29.5% Black or African American, 6.67% Two or More Races, 3.81% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian, and 0.476% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3 students (1.43%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 14 more women than men received degrees from Great Lakes Christian College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Great Lakes Christian College is white (34 degrees awarded). There were 4.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Great Lakes Christian College is General Studies (13 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Great Lakes Christian College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (11 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (3 degrees), and Psychology (11 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Lakes Christian College are Elementary & middle school teachers (271,365 people), Other managers (265,120 people), Human resources workers (125,995 people), Education administrators (120,696 people), and Social workers, all other (117,323 people).

    The most specialized majors at Great Lakes Christian College in 2024 are Theology (11 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (3 degrees), Psychology (11 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (13 degrees), and Communications (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Lakes Christian College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, Gaming services workers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Great Lakes Christian College are Theology (11 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (3 degrees), Psychology (11 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (13 degrees), and Communications (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Great Lakes Christian College are Elementary & secondary schools (728,994 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (352,454 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (299,026 people), Outpatient care centers (221,180 people), and Computer Systems Design (207,345 people).

    The most specialized majors at Great Lakes Christian College are Theology (11 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (3 degrees), Psychology (11 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (13 degrees), and Communications (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Great Lakes Christian College.
    General Studies
    Most Common (2024)
    13 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Great Lakes Christian College was General Studies with 13 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    18
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    32
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Great Lakes Christian College, which is 0.563 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (32).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Great Lakes Christian College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 8 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Great Lakes Christian College in General Studies, which is 3.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    20%
    100% Completion Time
    32%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 20% of students graduating from Great Lakes Christian College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      34 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      7 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      3 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Great Lakes Christian College is white (34 degrees awarded). There were 4.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (7 degrees).

    2% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      29 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      25 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      23 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Great Lakes Christian College is white male (29 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (25 degrees).

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    Operations

    Great Lakes Christian College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.12M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 52k (4.66%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

    In 2024, Great Lakes Christian College had a total salary expenditure of 4.25M. Great Lakes Christian College employs 9 Professors. Most academics at Great Lakes Christian College are Male Professor (8), and Female Professor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Great Lakes Christian College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 6 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees.

    Endowment

    $1.12M
    2024 Endowment
    11.1%
    growth from 2023

    Great Lakes Christian College has an endowment valued at about $1.12M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Great Lakes Christian College grew 11.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $48.3M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $1.58M
    2024 Salaries
    10.2%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Great Lakes Christian College paid a median of $1.58M in salaries, which represents 37.1% of their overall expenditure ($4.25M) and a 10.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.87% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 21.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $521k
    Instructional Salaries
    9
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Great Lakes Christian College paid a total of $521k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 33% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Great Lakes Christian College were Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees.

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