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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 | 29,140 | 24,351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1045 | |||
| 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 | $23,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $10,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,934 | $10,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,192 | $9,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 80% |
Admission |
BC | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,171 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,160 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| 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 | 30:1 | 20:1 | ||
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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 | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| 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 (29,140 students vs. 24,351 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 217.1% higher at UTEP than Broward College ($23,472.00 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 ($10,333 vs. $18,934)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 79.5% lower than costs at Broward College ($10,864 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at El Paso than Broward College (80% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 183.3% larger than aid received Broward College ($9,043 vs. $3,192)
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/