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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | FCC | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Kissimmee, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | FCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $8,591 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $20,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $8,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | FCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 174 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 870/1040 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | FCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | FCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $221 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | FCC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 17% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | FCC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | FCC | ||
| 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 FCC based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 155 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. FCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or FCC?
- Johnson University Florida is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at FCC than Bethune Cookman University ($17,384.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than FCC ($15,769 vs. $20,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University Florida are 21% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($8,591 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 56% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($13,780 vs. $8,836)
Bethune-Cookman vs. FCC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or FCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FCC or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at FCC (2.97)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than FCC (79.3%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. FCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or FCC? 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 FCC and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Johnson University Florida (37% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Johnson University Florida earn on average $1,400 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($33,100 vs. $31,700)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $14,605 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($21,380 vs. $35,985)
- FCC graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($221 vs. $372)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/