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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | MDC | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 47,245 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $24,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $5,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $6,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | MDC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $89 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | MDC | ||
| 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
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Bethune-Cookman based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 2,727 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or MDC?
- Bethune Cookman University is 596.7% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at Bethune-Cookman than Miami Dade College ($13,844.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Bethune-Cookman ($5,478 vs. $15,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 131.4% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($10,396 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Miami Dade College (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 107.3% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($13,780 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or Bethune-Cookman .
Bethune-Cookman vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or MDC? 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 MDC and Bethune-Cookman.
- Graduates from Miami Dade College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $31,700)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $27,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($8,703 vs. $35,985)
- MDC graduates are paying $283 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($89 vs. $372)
- More MDC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/