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Overview |
MDC | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
MDC | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MDC | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $227 |
Diversity |
MDC | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MDC | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MDC | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Lamar University based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 16,803 students)
MDC vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 213.4% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.6% higher at Lamar University than Miami Dade College ($16,020.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Lamar University ($5,478 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 143.3% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($9,884 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Miami Dade College (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 56.4% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($10,397 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or MDC .
MDC vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or Lamar 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 Lamar University and MDC.
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $11,400 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $13,297 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($8,703 vs. $22,000)
- MDC graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($89 vs. $227)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/