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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Moore, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | hc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $11,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $11,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $7,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $20,952 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $8,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 59.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 846/1033 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $22,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $230 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 281 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College?
- Bethune Cookman University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Bethune-Cookman than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($13,844.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($15,769 vs. $20,952)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 39.9% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($7,430 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 61.5% larger than aid received Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($13,780 vs. $8,532)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (3.1)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (42.9%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $31,700)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students graduate with a $13,672 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($22,313 vs. $35,985)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($230 vs. $372)
- More Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/