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BC Purdue North Central IU Purdue Indiana State Valencia College IU Northwest IPFW IUPUI Ohio University Santa Fe College Kent State| Miami Dade College | Ball State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MDC | BSU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
MDC | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MDC | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $258 |
Diversity |
MDC | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MDC | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
MDC | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 19,777 students)
MDC vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or BSU?
- Ball State University is 324.5% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.1% higher at BSU than Miami Dade College ($25,918.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than BSU ($5,478 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 120.6% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($10,904 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Miami Dade College (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 71.8% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($11,418 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or MDC .
MDC vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or BSU? 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 BSU and MDC.
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $16,297 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($8,703 vs. $25,000)
- MDC graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($89 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/