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 FIU Santa Fe College FAU Florida Barry University Miami Nova| Broward College | Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
BC | Polytechnic University | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 134 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | pupr.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
BC | Polytechnic University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $12,852 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $12,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $12,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $5,536 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Polytechnic University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Academics |
BC | Polytechnic University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 5:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
BC | Polytechnic University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $201 |
Diversity |
BC | Polytechnic University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 96% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
BC | Polytechnic University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 98% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
BC | Polytechnic University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| 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 Polytechnic University based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 134 students)
BC vs. Polytechnic University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Polytechnic University?
- Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando is 553% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($12,852.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Polytechnic University than Broward College ($12,852.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Broward College than Polytechnic University ($15,252 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando are 60.7% lower than costs at Broward College ($12,138 vs. $19,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Broward College as Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Broward College students is 10.7% larger than aid received Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando ($6,131 vs. $5,536)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Polytechnic University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Polytechnic University or BC .
BC vs. Polytechnic University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Polytechnic University? 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 Polytechnic University and BC.
- Graduates from Broward College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Polytechnic University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,600)
- Broward College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Polytechnic University graduates. ($6,000 vs. $19,500)
- BC graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Polytechnic University graduates. ($62 vs. $201)
- More Polytechnic University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/