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BC Valencia College Santa Fe College Barry University FIU FGCU Miami SCF Daytona State College Miami Palm Beach State College St. Leo University| Florida SouthWestern State College | Miami Dade College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | MDC | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 47,245 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $24,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $5,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $6,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
FSW | MDC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
FSW | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $89 |
Diversity |
FSW | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
FSW | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FSW | MDC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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
- Miami Dade College is larger than than FSW based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 14,326 students)
FSW vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or MDC?
- Florida SouthWestern State College is 22.6% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($2,436.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at FSW than Miami Dade College ($9,750.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than FSW ($5,478 vs. $7,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 139.5% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($10,044 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Miami Dade College (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami Dade College students is 16% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($6,647 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or FSW .
FSW vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or MDC? 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 MDC and FSW.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $3,300 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $297 lower median federal student loan debt than FSW graduates. ($8,703 vs. $9,000)
- MDC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than FSW graduates. ($89 vs. $93)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/