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BC K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Valencia College Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Santa Fe College Johnson County Community College| Miami Dade College | University of Kansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MDC | KU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 87% |
Admission |
MDC | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MDC | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $211 |
Diversity |
MDC | KU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MDC | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 39% | ||
Campus |
MDC | KU | ||
| 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 KU based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 26,708 students)
MDC vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or KU?
- University of Kansas is 407.9% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.2% higher at KU than Miami Dade College ($26,960.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than KU ($5,478 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 137.3% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($10,136 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than Miami Dade College (87% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 67.6% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($11,140 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or MDC .
MDC vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or KU? 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 KU and MDC.
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $20,500 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $11,797 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($8,703 vs. $20,500)
- MDC graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($89 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/