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Michigan State BC WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan Hope College Eastern Michigan University Valencia College| Miami Dade College | Grand Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MDC | GVSU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
MDC | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MDC | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $258 |
Diversity |
MDC | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MDC | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MDC | GVSU | ||
| 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 GVSU based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 21,648 students)
MDC vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 602.2% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.9% higher at GVSU than Miami Dade College ($19,856.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than GVSU ($5,478 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 137.2% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($10,140 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Miami Dade College (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($8,811 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or MDC .
MDC vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or GVSU? 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 GVSU and MDC.
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $10,500 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $16,297 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($8,703 vs. $25,000)
- MDC graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($89 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/