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Overview |
Barry University | MDC | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 47,245 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $24,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $5,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $6,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Barry University | MDC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Barry University | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $89 |
Diversity |
Barry University | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Barry University | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | MDC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Barry University based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 6,958 students)
Barry University vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or MDC?
- Barry University is 1,510.5% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($32,000.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 302.7% higher at Barry University than Miami Dade College ($32,000.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Barry University ($5,478 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barry University are 103.5% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($11,820 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Miami Dade College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barry University students is 268.1% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($24,466 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or Barry University .
Barry University vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry University 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 Barry University.
- Graduates from Barry University earn on average $15,500 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $19,682 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($8,703 vs. $28,385)
- MDC graduates are paying $204 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($89 vs. $293)
- More MDC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/