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Overview |
MDC | Southeastern University | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,139 | 10,400 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | seuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | Southeastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $30,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $30,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,406 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,367 | $27,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,209 | $16,135 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 84% |
Admission |
MDC | Southeastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,800 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 49.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MDC | Southeastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | Southeastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $222 |
Diversity |
MDC | Southeastern University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MDC | Southeastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 54% | ||
Campus |
MDC | Southeastern University | ||
| 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 Southeastern University based on total student enrollment (39,139 students vs. 10,400 students)
MDC vs. Southeastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or Southeastern University?
- Southeastern University is 1,431.6% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($30,432.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.9% higher at Southeastern University than Miami Dade College ($30,432.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Southeastern University ($5,367 vs. $27,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern University are 139.6% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($11,020 vs. $26,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami Dade College than Southeastern University (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern University students is 123.8% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($16,135 vs. $7,209)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or Southeastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern University or MDC .
MDC vs. Southeastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or Southeastern 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 Southeastern University and MDC.
- Graduates from Southeastern University earn on average $1,600 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $12,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern University graduates. ($8,703 vs. $21,500)
- MDC graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern University graduates. ($89 vs. $222)
- More Southeastern University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/