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MDC Palm Beach State College Valencia College FIU Santa Fe College FAU University of Houston-Victoria TSU Florida Barry University Miami University of Houston-Downtown| Broward College | South Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 27,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $2,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $6,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $1,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $7,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | South Texas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Jun 18, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | N/A |
Diversity |
BC | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
BC | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
BC | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than South Texas College based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 27,894 students)
BC vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or South Texas College?
- South Texas College is 32.6% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($2,610.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at South Texas College than Broward College ($7,500.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than BC ($1,692 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 189.1% lower than costs at Broward College ($6,745 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than South Texas College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Texas College students is 27.2% larger than aid received Broward College ($7,799 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or BC .
BC vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or South Texas 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 South Texas College and BC.
- Graduates from Broward College earn on average $3,200 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/