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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Salina, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 859 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | kwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $31,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $31,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $22,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $21,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 1,356 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 944 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $24,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $256 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Kansas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 859 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Kansas Wesleyan University?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 130.8% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.8% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Bethune Cookman University ($31,950.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Kansas Wesleyan University ($15,769 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 3.9% lower than costs at Kansas Wesleyan University ($10,396 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Kansas Wesleyan University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas Wesleyan University students is 56.3% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($21,537 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Kansas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kansas Wesleyan University or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Kansas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Kansas Wesleyan University? 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 Kansas Wesleyan University and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Kansas Wesleyan University is higher than Bethune Cookman University (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $31,700)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $11,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($24,825 vs. $35,985)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($256 vs. $372)
- More Kansas Wesleyan University 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/