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MDC Palm Beach State College DSC Utah Utah State University WSU BYU Valencia College FIU Southern Utah University BYU-I Salt Lake Community College| Broward College | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | UVU | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $157 |
Diversity |
BC | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
BC | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
BC | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 30,057 students)
BC vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or UVU?
- Utah Valley University is 185.3% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($5,614.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132% higher at UVU than Broward College ($17,174.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than BC ($9,346 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 111.2% lower than costs at Broward College ($9,234 vs. $19,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Broward College as Utah Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Broward College students is 68.7% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($6,131 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or BC .
BC vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or UVU? 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 UVU and BC.
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $11,900 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $9,200 lower median federal student loan debt than UVU graduates. ($6,000 vs. $15,200)
- BC graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than UVU graduates. ($62 vs. $157)
- More UVU 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/