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Edward Waters College Florida A&M Florida Memorial University Albany State University Barry University Daytona State College Tuskegee University FDU JCSU| Bethune Cookman University | Metropolitan College of New York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | MCNY | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | mcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | MCNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $19,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $19,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $22,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $12,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | MCNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 113 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 74 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 41.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C | ||
| 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 | MCNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | MCNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $34,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $356 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | MCNY | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | MCNY | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | MCNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 MCNY based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 632 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. MCNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or MCNY?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at MCNY than Bethune Cookman University ($19,338.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than MCNY ($15,769 vs. $22,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 7.7% lower than costs at Metropolitan College of New York ($10,396 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 7% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($13,780 vs. $12,873)
Bethune-Cookman vs. MCNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or MCNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNY or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 1.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than MCNY (65.5%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. MCNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or MCNY? 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 MCNY and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (37% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan College of New York earn on average $8,800 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $31,700)
- Metropolitan College of New York students graduate with a $1,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($34,500 vs. $35,985)
- MCNY graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($356 vs. $372)
- More Bethune-Cookman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (20% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/