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MDC Palm Beach State College UW-La Crosse Wisconsin University of Phoenix-Madison Campus UWO UW-Eau Claire Valencia College University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Green Bay UWSP Buffalo State College| Broward College | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | UWM | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,140 | 22,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $8,455 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $20,455 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,934 | $16,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,192 | $5,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 83% |
Admission |
BC | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,662 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $258 |
Diversity |
BC | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
BC | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
BC | UWM | ||
| 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 UWM based on total student enrollment (29,140 students vs. 22,481 students)
BC vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 329.6% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($8,455.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.3% higher at UWM than Broward College ($20,455.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than BC ($16,499 vs. $18,934)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 77.6% lower than costs at Broward College ($10,980 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Broward College (83% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students is 66.2% larger than aid received Broward College ($5,305 vs. $3,192)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or BC .
BC vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or UWM? 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 UWM and BC.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $8,700 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $18,958 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($6,000 vs. $24,958)
- BC graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($62 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/