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Overview |
MDC | Hodges University | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Naples, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 443 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | hodges.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | Hodges University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $18,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $7,297 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 88% |
Admission |
MDC | Hodges University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
MDC | Hodges University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | Hodges University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $26,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $276 |
Diversity |
MDC | Hodges University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MDC | Hodges University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MDC | Hodges University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Hodges University based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 443 students)
MDC vs. Hodges University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or Hodges University?
- Hodges University is 654.9% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at Hodges University than Miami Dade College ($15,000.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Hodges University ($5,478 vs. $18,083)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hodges University are 100.4% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($12,000 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hodges University than Miami Dade College (88% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hodges University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($7,297 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or Hodges University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hodges University or MDC .
MDC vs. Hodges University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or Hodges University? 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 Hodges University and MDC.
- Graduates from Hodges University earn on average $8,700 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($42,800 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $17,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Hodges University graduates. ($8,703 vs. $26,700)
- MDC graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Hodges University graduates. ($89 vs. $276)
- More MDC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hodges University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/