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BC DSC Valencia College Utah Utah State University WSU BYU Santa Fe College Barry University FIU Southern Utah University BYU-I| Miami Dade College | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MDC | UVU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
MDC | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MDC | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $157 |
Diversity |
MDC | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
MDC | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MDC | UVU | ||
| 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 UVU based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 43,099 students)
MDC vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or UVU?
- Utah Valley University is 182.5% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($5,614.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.1% higher at UVU than Miami Dade College ($17,174.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than UVU ($5,478 vs. $9,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 160.5% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($9,234 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than Miami Dade College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami Dade College students is 82.9% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($6,647 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or MDC .
MDC vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or UVU? 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 UVU and MDC.
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $15,200 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $6,497 lower median federal student loan debt than UVU graduates. ($8,703 vs. $15,200)
- MDC graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than UVU graduates. ($89 vs. $157)
- More UVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/