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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | AIC | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 14% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than AIC based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 2,010 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or AIC?
- American International College is 192.9% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.9% higher at AIC than Bethune Cookman University ($40,550.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than AIC ($15,769 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 45.5% lower than costs at American International College ($10,396 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than American International College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 154.4% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($35,061 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Bethune-Cookman (85%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or AIC? 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 AIC and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than American International College (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $31,700)
- American International College students graduate with a $8,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,985)
- AIC graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($279 vs. $372)
- More AIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/