Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
MDC Palm Beach State College Valencia College UW-Platteville FIU FAU Santa Fe College Southwest Tech Florida UWM Herzing University-Madison Barry University| Broward College | Madison Area Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
BC | Madison College | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
BC | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $4,304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 38% |
Admission |
BC | Madison College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | ||||
| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
BC | Madison College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
BC | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $134 |
Diversity |
BC | Madison College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
BC | Madison College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 98% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
BC | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than Madison College based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 12,982 students)
BC vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Madison College?
- Madison Area Technical College is 118.7% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($4,304.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at BC than Madison Area Technical College ($7,402.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than BC ($11,588 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Madison Area Technical College are 29.9% lower than costs at Broward College ($15,008 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Madison Area Technical College (100% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Broward College students is 15.9% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($6,131 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or BC .
BC vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Madison 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 Madison College and BC.
- Graduates from Madison Area Technical College earn on average $300 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Madison College graduates. ($6,000 vs. $13,000)
- BC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Madison College graduates. ($62 vs. $134)
- More Madison College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/