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MDC Palm Beach State College Valencia College Edward Waters College FIU Bethune-Cookman Santa Fe College FAU Florida Barry University Miami Nova| Broward College | Florida Memorial University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Florida Memorial University | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Miami Gardens, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 1,137 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | fmuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Florida Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $12,576 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $8,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $16,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $14,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
BC | Florida Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,931 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 4.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Florida Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Florida Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $27,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $42,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $443 |
Diversity |
BC | Florida Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
BC | Florida Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 28% | ||
Campus |
BC | Florida Memorial University | ||
| 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 Florida Memorial University based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 1,137 students)
BC vs. Florida Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Florida Memorial University?
- Florida Memorial University is 539% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($12,576.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Florida Memorial University than Broward College ($12,576.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Broward College than Florida Memorial University ($15,252 vs. $16,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Memorial University are 139% lower than costs at Broward College ($8,160 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Florida Memorial University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Memorial University students is 143.7% larger than aid received Broward College ($14,943 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Florida Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Memorial University or BC .
BC vs. Florida Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Florida Memorial University? 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 Memorial University and BC.
- Graduates from Broward College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Florida Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $27,600)
- Broward College students graduate with a $36,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($6,000 vs. $42,875)
- BC graduates are paying $381 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($62 vs. $443)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/