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MDC Seminole State Palm Beach State College Santa Fe College PSC Daytona State College Full Sail University UCF Rollins FIU FAU Florida| Broward College | Valencia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Valencia College | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 43,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | valenciacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Valencia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $1,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $7,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $10,482 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $6,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
BC | Valencia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 7, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Valencia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Valencia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $8,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $85 |
Diversity |
BC | Valencia College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
BC | Valencia College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
BC | Valencia College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 30,057 students)
BC vs. Valencia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Valencia College?
- Valencia College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($1,984.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Valencia College than Broward College ($7,933.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valencia College than BC ($10,482 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valencia College are 108.2% lower than costs at Broward College ($9,366 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Valencia College (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valencia College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Broward College ($6,528 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Valencia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valencia College or BC .
BC vs. Valencia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Valencia College? 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 Valencia College and BC.
- Graduates from Broward College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Valencia College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,900)
- Broward College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Valencia College graduates. ($6,000 vs. $8,250)
- BC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Valencia College graduates. ($62 vs. $85)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/