Great Lakes Christian College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,890

19.9% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,390

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

130

92.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

22.2%

6 Graduates

About

Great Lakes Christian College is a higher education institution located in Eaton County, MI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Great Lakes Christian College were Biblical Studies (16 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (2 degrees), and Youth Ministry (1 degrees).

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Great Lakes Christian College. 40.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 59.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (23 degrees), 2.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Great Lakes Christian College is $18,890, which is $3,726 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Great Lakes Christian College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 41 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Great Lakes Christian College is $18,890, which is $3,726 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,390.

In 2023, 98% of undergraduate students attending Great Lakes Christian College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,890

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Great Lakes Christian College was $18,890. The cost of tuition at Great Lakes Christian College is $3,726 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Great Lakes Christian College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,390

2023 Value

21.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Great Lakes Christian College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,390. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Great Lakes Christian College grew by 21.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Great Lakes Christian College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,647

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Great Lakes Christian College was of $10,647 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.76% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Great Lakes Christian College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Great Lakes Christian College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 14% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Great Lakes Christian College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Great Lakes Christian College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 41 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Great Lakes Christian College had a total enrollment of 130 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Great Lakes Christian College is 120 students and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 92.3% 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 60.8% White, 23.8% Black or African American, 6.15% Hispanic or Latino, 3.08% Two or More Races, and 0.769% Asian.

Students enrolled at Great Lakes Christian College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.1%), followed by White Male (26%) and Black or African American Male (22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Great Lakes Christian College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 130 students. The full-time enrollment at Great Lakes Christian College is 120 and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 92.3% of students enrolled at Great Lakes Christian College are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Great Lakes Christian College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

39%

2023 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 39%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Great Lakes Christian College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Great Lakes Christian College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
79 enrolled students
Black or African American
31 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Great Lakes Christian College is 60.8% White, 23.8% Black or African American, 6.15% Hispanic or Latino, 3.08% Two or More Races, and 0.769% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% 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, 1 students (0.769%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 6 fewer 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 (23 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Great Lakes Christian College is Biblical Studies (16 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (2 degrees) and Youth Ministry (1 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (18 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (1 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (9 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 (262,866 people), Other managers (253,013 people), Human resources workers (121,595 people), Social workers, all other (118,631 people), and Education administrators (117,866 people).

The most specialized majors at Great Lakes Christian College in 2023 are Theology (18 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (1 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (9 degrees), Communications (1 degrees), and Psychology (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Great Lakes Christian College are Theology (18 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (1 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (9 degrees), Communications (1 degrees), and Psychology (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,219,246 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (543,727 people), Computer Systems Design (534,704 people), Banking & related activities (505,249 people), and Construction (427,498 people).

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.

Most Common (2023)

Biblical Studies
16 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
2 degrees awarded
Youth Ministry
1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Great Lakes Christian College was Biblical Studies with 16 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Great Lakes Christian College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Great Lakes Christian College, which is 1.46 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (13).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Great Lakes Christian College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Great Lakes Christian College in Biblical Studies, which is 1.67 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Great Lakes Christian College in Biblical Studies, which is 0.6 times less than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% 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, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Great Lakes Christian College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
23 degrees awarded
Black or African American
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Great Lakes Christian College is white (23 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (9 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
12 degrees awarded
White Female
11 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Great Lakes Christian College is white male (12 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (11 degrees).

Operations

Great Lakes Christian College has an endowment valued at nearly $1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −30.9k (−3.08%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Great Lakes Christian College had a total salary expenditure of 4.01M. Great Lakes Christian College employs 7 No academic ranks. Most academics at Great Lakes Christian College are Male No academic rank (6), and Female No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Great Lakes Christian College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 6 employees, Management, with 5 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees.

Endowment

$1M

2023 Endowment

8.11%

decline from 2022

Great Lakes Christian College has an endowment valued at about $1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Great Lakes Christian College declined 8.11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.4M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Great Lakes Christian College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$1.43M

2023 Salaries

1.87%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Great Lakes Christian College paid a median of $1.43M in salaries, which represents 35.8% of their overall expenditure ($4.01M) and a 1.87% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 21.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.33% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$394k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Great Lakes Christian College paid a total of $394k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Great Lakes Christian College was No academic rank with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Great Lakes Christian College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 6 employees, Management with 5 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Great Lakes Christian College was Male No academic rank with 6 employees, and Female No academic rank with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Great Lakes Christian College.

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