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BC Valencia College Santa Fe College UT Barry University Lynn University FGCU FAU FIU Nova Southeastern University Miami| Miami Dade College | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MDC | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | West Palm Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,139 | 3,875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | pba.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $36,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $36,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,406 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,367 | $31,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,209 | $24,541 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
MDC | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,657 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,763 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MDC | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $22,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $234 |
Diversity |
MDC | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MDC | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 50% | ||
Campus |
MDC | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (39,139 students vs. 3,875 students)
MDC vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or Palm Beach Atlantic?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 1,761.6% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($36,990.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 365.5% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than Miami Dade College ($36,990.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Palm Beach Atlantic ($5,367 vs. $31,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach are 109.4% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($12,610 vs. $26,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach than Miami Dade College (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 240.4% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($24,541 vs. $7,209)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or Palm Beach Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palm Beach Atlantic or MDC .
MDC vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or Palm Beach Atlantic? 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 Palm Beach Atlantic and MDC.
- Graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach earn on average $12,200 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $14,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($8,703 vs. $22,704)
- MDC graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($89 vs. $234)
- More Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/