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BC Valencia College Barry University FIU Miami FSCJ St Petersburg College Daytona State College Miami Seminole State Palm Beach State College FSW| Miami Dade College | Santa Fe College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MDC | Santa Fe College | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 12,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | sfcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | Santa Fe College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $1,872 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $7,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $10,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $2,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 72% |
Admission |
MDC | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
MDC | Santa Fe College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | Santa Fe College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $11,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $113 |
Diversity |
MDC | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MDC | Santa Fe College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MDC | Santa Fe College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Santa Fe College based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 12,729 students)
MDC vs. Santa Fe College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or Santa Fe College?
- Miami Dade College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($1,987.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at MDC than Santa Fe College ($7,947.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Santa Fe College ($5,478 vs. $11,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 140.3% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($10,008 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami Dade College than Santa Fe College (83% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami Dade College students is 174% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($6,647 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or Santa Fe College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Santa Fe College or MDC .
MDC vs. Santa Fe College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or Santa Fe College? 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 Santa Fe College and MDC.
- Graduates from Santa Fe College earn on average $3,400 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $2,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Santa Fe College graduates. ($8,703 vs. $11,025)
- MDC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Santa Fe College graduates. ($89 vs. $113)
- More MDC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/