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Overview |
CSUDH | MDC | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 47,245 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $24,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | $5,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $6,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 83% |
Admission |
CSUDH | MDC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2023 |
Academics |
CSUDH | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $89 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
CSUDH | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | MDC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- Miami Dade College is larger than than CSUDH based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 16,426 students)
CSUDH vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or MDC?
- California State University Dominguez Hills is 189% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.7% higher at CSUDH than Miami Dade College ($17,622.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than MDC ($5,068 vs. $5,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Dominguez Hills are 50% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($16,035 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than Miami Dade College (90% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is 47.7% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($9,819 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or CSUDH .
CSUDH vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH or MDC? 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 MDC and CSUDH.
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $12,700 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $5,259 lower median federal student loan debt than CSUDH graduates. ($8,703 vs. $13,962)
- MDC graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than CSUDH graduates. ($89 vs. $144)
- More CSUDH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/