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BC Valencia College Santa Fe College Barry University FIU Miami FSW Miami Daytona State College Palm Beach State College HCC South Florida Community College| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Miami Dade College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | MDC | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 47,245 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $24,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $5,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $6,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 83% |
Admission |
SCF | MDC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
SCF | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $89 |
Diversity |
SCF | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
SCF | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SCF | MDC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than SCF based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 8,588 students)
SCF vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or MDC?
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is 19% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($2,365.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236% higher at MDC than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($7,947.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than SCF ($5,478 vs. $13,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota are 15.3% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($20,858 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami Dade College than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (83% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami Dade College students is 35.4% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($6,647 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or SCF .
SCF vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF or MDC? 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 MDC and SCF.
- Graduates from Miami Dade College earn on average $400 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $93 lower median federal student loan debt than MDC graduates. ($8,610 vs. $8,703)
- Miami Dade College and SCF graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($89 vs. $89)
- More MDC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/