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MDC Palm Beach State College Valencia College FIU Santa Fe College FAU Florida St. Leo University Barry University CAU Miami Nova| Broward College | Johnson University Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | FCC | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Kissimmee, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 29,140 | 136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | FCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $18,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $18,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $8,943 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,934 | $21,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,192 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 76% |
Admission |
BC | FCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 283 | ||
| Admitted | - | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 840/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | FCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | FCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $221 |
Diversity |
BC | FCC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 17% |
Students |
BC | FCC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
BC | FCC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (29,140 students vs. 136 students)
BC vs. FCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or FCC?
- Johnson University Florida is 836.4% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($18,428.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149% higher at FCC than Broward College ($18,428.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Broward College than FCC ($18,934 vs. $21,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 118% lower than costs at Broward College ($8,943 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Johnson University Florida (78% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University Florida students is 156.3% larger than aid received Broward College ($8,180 vs. $3,192)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or FCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FCC or BC .
BC vs. FCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or FCC? 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 FCC and BC.
- Graduates from Broward College earn on average $4,300 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,100)
- Broward College students graduate with a $15,380 lower median federal student loan debt than FCC graduates. ($6,000 vs. $21,380)
- BC graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than FCC graduates. ($62 vs. $221)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/