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Overview |
MDC | Everglades University | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Boca Raton, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 2,624 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | evergladesuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | Everglades University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $19,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $19,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $8,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $28,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $9,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 75% |
Admission |
MDC | Everglades University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 779 | ||
| Admitted | - | 548 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 51.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
MDC | Everglades University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | Everglades University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $40,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $422 |
Diversity |
MDC | Everglades University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MDC | Everglades University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MDC | Everglades University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Everglades University based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 2,624 students)
MDC vs. Everglades University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or Everglades University?
- Everglades University is 866.3% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($19,200.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.6% higher at Everglades University than Miami Dade College ($19,200.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Everglades University ($5,478 vs. $28,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Everglades University are 186.6% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($8,392 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami Dade College than Everglades University (83% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Everglades University students is 45.9% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($9,699 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or Everglades University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Everglades University or MDC .
MDC vs. Everglades University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or Everglades University? 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 Everglades University and MDC.
- Graduates from Everglades University earn on average $14,300 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $32,190 lower median federal student loan debt than Everglades University graduates. ($8,703 vs. $40,893)
- MDC graduates are paying $333 less per month on federal student loans than Everglades University graduates. ($89 vs. $422)
- More MDC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Everglades University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/