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BC UT Eckerd College Rollins Valencia College Stetson University UNF Santa Fe College JU FGCU FAU Barry University| Flagler College St Augustine | Miami Dade College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Flagler | MDC | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,623 | 47,245 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #531 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,910 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,910 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $24,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,547 | $5,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,857 | $6,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Flagler | MDC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,384 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Flagler | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $89 |
Diversity |
Flagler | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Flagler | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | MDC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Flagler based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 2,623 students)
Flagler vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or MDC?
- Flagler College St Augustine is 1,053% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($22,910.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.3% higher at Flagler than Miami Dade College ($22,910.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Flagler ($5,478 vs. $26,547)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Flagler College St Augustine are 77% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($13,590 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine than Miami Dade College (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Flagler College St Augustine students is 78.4% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($11,857 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or Flagler .
Flagler vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler 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 Flagler.
- Graduates from Flagler College St Augustine earn on average $5,100 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $15,047 lower median federal student loan debt than Flagler graduates. ($8,703 vs. $23,750)
- MDC graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Flagler graduates. ($89 vs. $245)
- More Flagler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/