Ross College-Grand Rapids North

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2021 Average Net Price

$12,080

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.85%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

263

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

70.9%

56 Graduates

About

Ross College-Grand Rapids North is a higher education institution located in Kent County, MI. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Ross College-Grand Rapids North were Medical Assistant (101 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (10 degrees), and Medical Insurance Specialist (6 degrees).

In 2021, 121 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ross College-Grand Rapids North. 97.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 2.48% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (51 degrees), 2.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,080.

In 2021, 76% of undergraduate students attending Ross College-Grand Rapids North received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$12,080

2021 Value

32.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Ross College-Grand Rapids North had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,080. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Ross College-Grand Rapids North grew by 32.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ross College-Grand Rapids North (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Ross College-Grand Rapids North received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 61.7% with respect to 2020, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ross College-Grand Rapids North (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.

4.85%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Ross College-Grand Rapids North was 4.85%, which represents 40 out of the 824 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

Ross College-Grand Rapids North had a total enrollment of 263 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Ross College-Grand Rapids North is 263 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Ross College-Grand Rapids North are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ross College-Grand Rapids North, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.8% Black or African American, 27.8% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.04% Two or More Races, 0.76% Asian, and 0.38% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Ross College-Grand Rapids North in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (41.4%), followed by White Female (25.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ross College-Grand Rapids North in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 263 students. The full-time enrollment at Ross College-Grand Rapids North is 263 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ross College-Grand Rapids North (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2021 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 Ross College-Grand Rapids North was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Ross College-Grand Rapids North had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ross College-Grand Rapids North (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
110 enrolled students
White
73 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
30 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ross College-Grand Rapids North is 41.8% Black or African American, 27.8% White, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.04% Two or More Races, 0.76% Asian, and 0.38% 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 is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 115 more women than men received degrees from Ross College-Grand Rapids North. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ross College-Grand Rapids North is white (51 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Ross College-Grand Rapids North is Medical Assistant (101 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (10 degrees) and Medical Insurance Specialist (6 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ross College-Grand Rapids North, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (121 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ross College-Grand Rapids North are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Ross College-Grand Rapids North in 2021 are Health (121 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Ross College-Grand Rapids North are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Ross College-Grand Rapids North are Health (121 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ross College-Grand Rapids North are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Ross College-Grand Rapids North are Health (121 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ross College-Grand Rapids North.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
101 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
10 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Ross College-Grand Rapids North was Medical Assistant with 101 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Ross College-Grand Rapids North according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

118

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Ross College-Grand Rapids North, which is 0.0254 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (118).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ross College-Grand Rapids North by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Ross College-Grand Rapids North in Medical Assistant, which is 0.0294 times less than the 102 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Ross College-Grand Rapids North in Medical Assistant, which is 34 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

62%

100% Completion Time

79%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 62% of students graduating from Ross College-Grand Rapids North completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 79% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 79% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Ross College-Grand Rapids North is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
51 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ross College-Grand Rapids North is white (51 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

14% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
49 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ross College-Grand Rapids North is white female (49 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (25 degrees).

Operations

Ross College-Grand Rapids North employs 7 Instructors. Most academics at Ross College-Grand Rapids North are Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ross College-Grand Rapids North are: Management, with 3 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$621k

2021 Salaries

25.6%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Ross College-Grand Rapids North paid a median of $621k in salaries, a 25.6% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$218k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Ross College-Grand Rapids North paid a total of $218k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ross College-Grand Rapids North was Instructor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ross College-Grand Rapids North were Management with 3 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ross College-Grand Rapids North was Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ross College-Grand Rapids North.