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BC Valencia College Santa Fe College Barry University FIU Miami University of Houston-Victoria TSU Daytona State College Miami Palm Beach State College FSW| Miami Dade College | South Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MDC | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 27,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $2,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $6,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $1,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $7,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
MDC | South Texas 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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| Application Deadline | Jun 18, 2025 |
Academics |
MDC | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | N/A |
Diversity |
MDC | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MDC | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MDC | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than South Texas College based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 27,894 students)
MDC vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or South Texas College?
- South Texas College is 31.4% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($2,610.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at MDC than South Texas College ($7,947.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than MDC ($1,692 vs. $5,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 256.6% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($6,745 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Texas College than Miami Dade College (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Texas College students is 17.3% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($7,799 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or MDC .
MDC vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or South Texas 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 South Texas College and MDC.
- Graduates from South Texas College earn on average $100 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($34,200 vs. $34,100)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/