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Overview |
MDC | UWO | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 87% |
Admission |
MDC | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MDC | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $245 |
Diversity |
MDC | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MDC | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MDC | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than UWO based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 13,705 students)
MDC vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 223.2% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at UWO than Miami Dade College ($13,995.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than UWO ($5,478 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 170.4% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($8,894 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Miami Dade College (87% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami Dade College students is 49.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($6,647 vs. $4,450)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or MDC .
MDC vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or UWO? 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 UWO and MDC.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $10,000 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $15,045 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($8,703 vs. $23,748)
- MDC graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($89 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/