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BC Valencia College Santa Fe College Barry University FIU Miami Daytona State College Miami St. Leo University Palm Beach State College CAU FSW| Johnson University Florida | Miami Dade College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FCC | MDC | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 47,245 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $24,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $5,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $6,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
FCC | MDC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | - | ||
| Admitted | 138 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FCC | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $89 |
Diversity |
FCC | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 3% |
Students |
FCC | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FCC | MDC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or MDC?
- Johnson University Florida is 774.9% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.7% higher at FCC than Miami Dade College ($17,384.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than FCC ($5,478 vs. $20,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 180% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($8,591 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Miami Dade College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson University Florida students is 32.9% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($8,836 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or FCC .
FCC vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC 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 FCC.
- Graduates from Miami Dade College earn on average $1,000 more per year than FCC graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $33,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $12,677 lower median federal student loan debt than FCC graduates. ($8,703 vs. $21,380)
- MDC graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than FCC graduates. ($89 vs. $221)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/