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MDC Barry University Palm Beach State College Valencia College Lynn University FIU St. Leo University Santa Fe College FAU Stetson University Florida Miami| Broward College | St. Thomas University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | St. Thomas University | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Miami Gardens, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 6,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | stu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | St. Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $32,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $32,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $12,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $28,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $22,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,520 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
BC | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | St. Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $22,753 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $235 |
Diversity |
BC | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
BC | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
BC | St. Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than St. Thomas University based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 6,370 students)
BC vs. St. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or St. Thomas University?
- St. Thomas University is 1,556.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 340.4% higher at St. Thomas University than Broward College ($32,600.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Broward College than St. Thomas University ($15,252 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Thomas University are 56.5% lower than costs at Broward College ($12,460 vs. $19,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Broward College as St. Thomas University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Thomas University students is 269.7% larger than aid received Broward College ($22,668 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or St. Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Thomas University or BC .
BC vs. St. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas University and BC.
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $19,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $16,753 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Thomas University graduates. ($6,000 vs. $22,753)
- BC graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than St. Thomas University graduates. ($62 vs. $235)
- More St. Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/