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MDC NMSU Palm Beach State College Texas Tech Valencia College UT Permian Basin UTSA FIU Lamar University GCU Santa Fe College FAU| Broward College | The University of Texas at El Paso | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | UTEP | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
BC | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $178 |
Diversity |
BC | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
BC | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
BC | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than UTEP based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 23,880 students)
BC vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or UTEP?
- The University of Texas at El Paso is 291.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($7,704.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.2% higher at UTEP than Broward College ($23,112.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than BC ($9,563 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 103.5% lower than costs at Broward College ($9,582 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than The University of Texas at El Paso (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 72.3% larger than aid received Broward College ($10,564 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or BC .
BC vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or UTEP? 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 UTEP and BC.
- Graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso earn on average $4,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UTEP graduates. ($6,000 vs. $17,250)
- BC graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than UTEP graduates. ($62 vs. $178)
- More UTEP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/