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FGCU UCF BC Florida State Nova FIU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami| Florida Atlantic University | Miami Dade College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | MDC | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,592 | 47,245 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $24,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,711 | $5,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,334 | $6,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 83% |
Admission |
FAU | MDC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,268 | - | ||
| Admitted | 19,734 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FAU | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $89 |
Diversity |
FAU | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
FAU | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FAU | MDC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than FAU based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 29,592 students)
FAU vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or MDC?
- Florida Atlantic University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($2,522.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at FAU than Miami Dade College ($14,374.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than FAU ($5,478 vs. $9,711)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Atlantic University are 91.9% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($12,536 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Atlantic University than Miami Dade College (85% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 55.5% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($10,334 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, FAU or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or FAU .
FAU vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU 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 FAU.
- Graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn on average $12,100 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $8,158 lower median federal student loan debt than FAU graduates. ($8,703 vs. $16,861)
- MDC graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than FAU graduates. ($89 vs. $174)
- More FAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/