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BC Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Louisville UTC Valencia College Santa Fe College NKU Barry University University of Southern Indiana FIU| Miami Dade College | Western Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MDC | WKU | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,139 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,406 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,367 | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,209 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
MDC | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,720 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MDC | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $250 |
Diversity |
MDC | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MDC | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 29% | ||
Campus |
MDC | WKU | ||
| 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 WKU based on total student enrollment (39,139 students vs. 16,759 students)
MDC vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 475.5% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($11,436.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.8% higher at WKU than Miami Dade College ($27,000.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than WKU ($5,367 vs. $12,054)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 119.3% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($12,043 vs. $26,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Miami Dade College (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is 51.3% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($10,906 vs. $7,209)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or MDC .
MDC vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or WKU? 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 WKU and MDC.
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $3,000 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $15,547 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($8,703 vs. $24,250)
- MDC graduates are paying $161 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($89 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/