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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | MHC | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 1350/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $219 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | MHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 2,392 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 321% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 321% higher at MHC than Bethune Cookman University ($58,280.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than MHC ($15,769 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 65.3% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($10,396 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Mount Holyoke College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 185.2% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($39,304 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than MHC (39.8%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or MHC? 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 MHC and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Bethune Cookman University (85% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $31,700)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $14,779 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($21,206 vs. $35,985)
- MHC graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($219 vs. $372)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/