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MDC Palm Beach State College Valencia College FIU Santa Fe College FAU Florida GCSC Barry University Miami Nova| Broward College | Chipola College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Chipola | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Marianna, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | chipola.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Chipola | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $2,365 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $8,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $4,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $3,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $6,333 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | Chipola | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
BC | Chipola | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Chipola | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | N/A |
Diversity |
BC | Chipola | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
BC | Chipola | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
BC | Chipola | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 1,826 students)
BC vs. Chipola Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Chipola?
- Chipola College is 20.2% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($2,365.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Chipola than Broward College ($8,195.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than BC ($3,316 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 327.6% lower than costs at Broward College ($4,560 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Chipola College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chipola College students is 3.3% larger than aid received Broward College ($6,333 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Chipola? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chipola or BC .
BC vs. Chipola Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Chipola? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Chipola and BC.
- Graduates from Broward College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,000)
- More Chipola graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/