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BC UNF UT Valencia College Santa Fe College Flagler Florida State UCF Barry University FIU FAU USF Main Campus| Jacksonville University | Miami Dade College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | MDC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 47,245 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $24,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $5,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $6,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
JU | MDC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
JU | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $89 |
Diversity |
JU | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 3% |
Students |
JU | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 1% | ||
Campus |
JU | MDC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or MDC?
- Jacksonville University is 2,090.2% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 447.6% higher at JU than Miami Dade College ($43,520.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than JU ($5,478 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville University are 50.5% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($15,986 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Miami Dade College (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 381.2% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($31,988 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, JU or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or JU .
JU vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $20,700 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $13,918 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($8,703 vs. $22,621)
- MDC graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($89 vs. $233)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/