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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $278 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Bethune-Cookman based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,727 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 173.7% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.7% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Bethune Cookman University ($37,896.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($15,769 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 80.5% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($10,396 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 88.5% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($25,979 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Bethune-Cookman .
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Bethune Cookman University (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Providence earn on average $8,400 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $31,700)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $9,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($26,900 vs. $35,985)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($278 vs. $372)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/