Before you're even done with high school, you're tasked with deciding what you'd like to do for a career.

Pros of Going to a Community College vs. a 4-year University

Maybe whatever you've chosen to pursue requires a higher education. And if you don't win any scholarships, get help from family, or take out loans (don't even get me started on student loans), you need to be prepared to pay an arm and a leg to attend a four-year university.

The high cost of tuition is one of the many reasons that people consider community college.

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At a community college, you can take all the same pre-requisite classes that a four-year university has at a fraction of the cost. Additionally, you don't have to pay to live or park your car on campus, which can be another huge expense.

Best Community Colleges in Michigan

If you live in Michigan, you're in luck because we actually have a pretty decent system of community colleges when compared to the rest of the country. Compared to the rest of the states, Michigan ranks 13th "best community college system".

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Of all the community colleges in Michigan, of which there are many, there's one in Mid-Michigan that stands out.

The Best Community Colleges in Michigan

According to WalletHub, Lansing Community College (LCC) in Lansing is ranked as the 4th best community college in Michigan!

LCC is outranked by only Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, and Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor.

Lansing Community College is One of the Best in Michigan

When determining the ranking of the various community colleges, WalletHub looked at key factors surrounding cost and financing, education outcomes, and career outcomes. And Lansing Community College scored well in all those areas.

If you want to see what other community colleges fall on the list and make up the top 23 best community colleges in Michigan, read HERE.

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