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BC KU ESU Valencia College Santa Fe College Johnson County Community College Barry University FIU ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU| Miami Dade College | Kansas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MDC | K-State | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 19,722 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | k-state.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | K-State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $9,489 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $25,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $18,855 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $8,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 89% |
Admission |
MDC | K-State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,706 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MDC | K-State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | K-State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $232 |
Diversity |
MDC | K-State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MDC | K-State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MDC | K-State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 19,722 students)
MDC vs. K-State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or K-State?
- Kansas State University is 377.6% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.6% higher at K-State than Miami Dade College ($25,560.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than K-State ($5,478 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 138.1% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($10,100 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than Miami Dade College (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($8,537 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or K-State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between K-State or MDC .
MDC vs. K-State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or K-State? 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 K-State and MDC.
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $15,600 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $13,797 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($8,703 vs. $22,500)
- MDC graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($89 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/