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BC UCF FAU USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State The University of West Florida FIU JU Florida Valencia College Flagler| Miami Dade College | University of North Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MDC | UNF | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,139 | 16,453 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | unf.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | UNF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $4,281 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $17,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,406 | $10,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,367 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,209 | $9,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 75% |
Admission |
MDC | UNF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 21,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
MDC | UNF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | UNF | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $165 |
Diversity |
MDC | UNF | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MDC | UNF | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
MDC | UNF | ||
| 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 UNF based on total student enrollment (39,139 students vs. 16,453 students)
MDC vs. UNF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or UNF?
- University of North Florida is 115.5% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($4,281.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.5% higher at UNF than Miami Dade College ($17,999.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than UNF ($5,367 vs. $10,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 142% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($10,910 vs. $26,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami Dade College than University of North Florida (89% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Florida students is 27.1% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($9,162 vs. $7,209)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or UNF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNF or MDC .
MDC vs. UNF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or UNF? 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 UNF and MDC.
- Graduates from University of North Florida earn on average $13,100 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $7,297 lower median federal student loan debt than UNF graduates. ($8,703 vs. $16,000)
- MDC graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than UNF graduates. ($89 vs. $165)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/