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Overview |
MDC | Madison College | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 38% |
Admission |
MDC | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
MDC | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $134 |
Diversity |
MDC | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MDC | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
MDC | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Madison College based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 12,982 students)
MDC vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or Madison College?
- Madison Area Technical College is 116.6% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($4,304.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at MDC than Madison Area Technical College ($7,947.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Madison College ($5,478 vs. $11,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Madison Area Technical College are 60.3% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($15,008 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami Dade College than Madison Area Technical College (83% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami Dade College students is 25.7% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($6,647 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or MDC .
MDC vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or Madison College? 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 Madison College and MDC.
- Graduates from Madison Area Technical College earn on average $3,600 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $4,297 lower median federal student loan debt than Madison College graduates. ($8,703 vs. $13,000)
- MDC graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Madison College graduates. ($89 vs. $134)
- More Madison College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/