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MDC Palm Beach State College CAU NCAT Valencia College Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU Bethune-Cookman FIU Tennessee State University| Broward College | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Florida A&M | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 9,215 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | famu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Florida A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $14,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $11,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $12,191 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
BC | Florida A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,372 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 32.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Florida A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Florida A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $294 |
Diversity |
BC | Florida A&M | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
BC | Florida A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 33% | ||
Campus |
BC | Florida A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 9,215 students)
BC vs. Florida A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Florida A&M ?
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is 60.2% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($3,152.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at Florida A&M than Broward College ($14,524.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than BC ($11,583 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 67.5% lower than costs at Broward College ($11,644 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 98.8% larger than aid received Broward College ($12,191 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Florida A&M ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida A&M or BC .
BC vs. Florida A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Florida A&M ? 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 Florida A&M and BC.
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $6,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $22,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($6,000 vs. $28,500)
- BC graduates are paying $232 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($62 vs. $294)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/