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BC Valencia College UVU Santa Fe College Barry University Utah State University FIU Utah Southern Utah University DSC Miami BYU| Miami Dade College | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MDC | WSU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
MDC | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
MDC | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $155 |
Diversity |
MDC | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
MDC | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MDC | WSU | ||
| 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 29,914 students)
MDC vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or WSU?
- Weber State University is 175.3% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($5,471.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.4% higher at WSU than Miami Dade College ($16,164.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than WSU ($5,478 vs. $10,525)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 160.5% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($9,232 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than Miami Dade College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami Dade College students is 14% larger than aid received Weber State University ($6,647 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or MDC .
MDC vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or WSU? 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 WSU and MDC.
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $14,600 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $6,297 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($8,703 vs. $15,000)
- MDC graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($89 vs. $155)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/