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UT Eckerd College Rollins Stetson University UNF JU FGCU FAU Edward Waters College UCF CofC Florida A&M| Bethune Cookman University | Flagler College St Augustine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Flagler | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Saint Augustine, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 2,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #531 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | flagler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Flagler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $22,910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $22,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $13,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $26,547 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $11,857 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Flagler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 4,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 1050/1230 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Flagler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Flagler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $245 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Flagler | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Flagler | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Flagler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Flagler based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 2,623 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Flagler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Flagler?
- Flagler College St Augustine is 65.5% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($22,910.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at Flagler than Bethune Cookman University ($22,910.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Flagler ($15,769 vs. $26,547)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 30.7% lower than costs at Flagler College St Augustine ($10,396 vs. $13,590)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University as Flagler College St Augustine (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Flagler College St Augustine ($13,780 vs. $11,857)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Flagler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Flagler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Flagler or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Flagler students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Flagler (80.9%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Flagler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Flagler? 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 Flagler and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Flagler is higher than Bethune Cookman University (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Flagler College St Augustine earn on average $7,500 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($39,200 vs. $31,700)
- Flagler College St Augustine students graduate with a $12,235 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($23,750 vs. $35,985)
- Flagler graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($245 vs. $372)
- More Flagler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/