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MDC Palm Beach State College Valencia College FIU Santa Fe College FAU Florida Barry University Miami Nova| Broward College | Beacon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 501 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
BC | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 416 | ||
| Admitted | - | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
BC | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $258 |
Diversity |
BC | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
BC | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 76% | ||
Campus |
BC | Beacon College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than Beacon College based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 501 students)
BC vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 2,258.7% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 527.1% higher at Beacon College than Broward College ($46,420.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Broward College than Beacon College ($15,252 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beacon College are 37% lower than costs at Broward College ($14,234 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Beacon College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beacon College students is 241.4% larger than aid received Broward College ($20,933 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or BC .
BC vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Beacon College? 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 Beacon College and BC.
- Broward College students graduate with a $19,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Beacon College graduates. ($6,000 vs. $25,000)
- BC graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than Beacon College graduates. ($62 vs. $258)
- More Beacon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/