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MDC UCF FAU USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State Palm Beach State College The University of West Florida FIU JU Florida Valencia College| Broward College | University of North Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | UNF | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 16,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | unf.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | UNF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $4,281 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $17,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $10,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $8,742 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | UNF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 19,744 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
BC | UNF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | UNF | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $165 |
Diversity |
BC | UNF | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
BC | UNF | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
BC | UNF | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than UNF based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 16,406 students)
BC vs. UNF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or UNF?
- University of North Florida is 117.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($4,281.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.2% higher at UNF than Broward College ($17,999.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than BC ($11,338 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 91.3% lower than costs at Broward College ($10,192 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than University of North Florida (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Florida students is 42.6% larger than aid received Broward College ($8,742 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or UNF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNF or BC .
BC vs. UNF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or UNF? 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 UNF and BC.
- Graduates from University of North Florida earn on average $9,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNF graduates. ($6,000 vs. $16,000)
- BC graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than UNF graduates. ($62 vs. $165)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/