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MDC K-State Palm Beach State College ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa Valencia College University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College| Broward College | University of Kansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | KU | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
BC | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $211 |
Diversity |
BC | KU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
BC | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 39% | ||
Campus |
BC | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than KU based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 26,708 students)
BC vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or KU?
- University of Kansas is 412.8% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.2% higher at KU than Broward College ($26,960.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Broward College than KU ($15,252 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 92.4% lower than costs at Broward College ($10,136 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 81.7% larger than aid received Broward College ($11,140 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or BC .
BC vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or KU? 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 KU and BC.
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $17,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($6,000 vs. $20,500)
- BC graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($62 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/