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BC Valencia College Santa Fe College Barry University FIU Miami Nova Stetson University SCAD Daytona State College Miami Rollins| Florida College | Miami Dade College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida College | MDC | ||
| Location | Temple Terrace, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 622 | 47,245 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | floridacollege.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida College | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,060 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,060 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $24,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,360 | $5,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,667 | $6,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 83% |
Admission |
Florida College | MDC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 286 | - | ||
| Admitted | 205 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Florida College | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida College | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,449 | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $89 |
Diversity |
Florida College | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Florida College | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Florida College | MDC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Florida College based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 622 students)
Florida College vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida College or MDC?
- Florida College is 758.6% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($17,060.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.7% higher at Florida College than Miami Dade College ($17,060.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Florida College ($5,478 vs. $21,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida College are 135.8% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($10,200 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida College than Miami Dade College (88% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida College students is 60.5% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($10,667 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, Florida College or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or Florida College .
Florida College vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida College 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 Florida College.
- Graduates from Florida College earn on average $5,100 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $4,746 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida College graduates. ($8,703 vs. $13,449)
- MDC graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Florida College graduates. ($89 vs. $139)
- More Florida College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/