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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | BHU | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 371 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | beulah.org | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | BHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $7,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $7,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | BHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | BHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | BHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $46,673 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $482 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | BHU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | BHU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | BHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than BHU based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 371 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. BHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or BHU?
- Bethune Cookman University is 81.4% more expensive to attend than BHU for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Bethune-Cookman than Beulah Heights University ($13,844.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Beulah Heights University are 1.9% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($10,200 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Beulah Heights University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is ?% larger than aid received Beulah Heights University ($13,780 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or BHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BHU or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at BHU (3.0)
Bethune-Cookman vs. BHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or BHU? 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 BHU and Bethune-Cookman.
- Graduates from Beulah Heights University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $31,700)
- Bethune Cookman University students graduate with a $10,688 lower median federal student loan debt than BHU graduates. ($35,985 vs. $46,673)
- Bethune-Cookman graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than BHU graduates. ($372 vs. $482)
- More Bethune-Cookman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BHU students, three years after graduation. (20% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/