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Overview |
BC | UWM | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
BC | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
BC | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $258 |
Diversity |
BC | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
BC | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
BC | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than UWM based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 22,676 students)
BC vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 311.1% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.6% higher at UWM than Broward College ($19,956.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Broward College than UWM ($15,252 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 79% lower than costs at Broward College ($10,896 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Broward College students is 2.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($6,131 vs. $5,963)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or BC .
BC vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or UWM? 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 UWM and BC.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $8,700 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $18,958 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($6,000 vs. $24,958)
- BC graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($62 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/