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FGCU UCF MDC Florida State Nova FIU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami| Broward College | Florida Atlantic University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | FAU | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Boca Raton, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 29,592 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | fau.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | FAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $2,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $14,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $12,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $9,711 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $10,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
BC | FAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 24,268 | ||
| Admitted | - | 19,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | FAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | FAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $16,861 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $174 |
Diversity |
BC | FAU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
BC | FAU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 22% | ||
Campus |
BC | FAU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than FAU based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 29,592 students)
BC vs. FAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or FAU?
- Florida Atlantic University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($2,522.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.2% higher at FAU than Broward College ($14,374.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than BC ($9,711 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Atlantic University are 55.6% lower than costs at Broward College ($12,536 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Florida Atlantic University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 68.6% larger than aid received Broward College ($10,334 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or FAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FAU or BC .
BC vs. FAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or FAU? 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 FAU and BC.
- Graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn on average $8,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $10,861 lower median federal student loan debt than FAU graduates. ($6,000 vs. $16,861)
- BC graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than FAU graduates. ($62 vs. $174)
- More FAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/