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Overview |
MDC | UWM | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 78% |
Admission |
MDC | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MDC | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $258 |
Diversity |
MDC | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MDC | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MDC | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than UWM based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 22,676 students)
MDC vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or UWM?
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is 307.2% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($8,091.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.1% higher at UWM than Miami Dade College ($19,956.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than UWM ($5,478 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 120.7% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($10,896 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami Dade College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (83% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami Dade College students is 11.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($6,647 vs. $5,963)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or MDC .
MDC vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or UWM? 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 UWM and MDC.
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $12,000 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $16,255 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($8,703 vs. $24,958)
- MDC graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($89 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/