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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | National Louis University | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 7,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | nl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | National Louis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $10,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $10,755 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $14,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | National Louis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 3,181 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 2,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | National Louis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | National Louis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $19,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $205 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | National Louis University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | National Louis University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | National Louis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- National Louis University is larger than than Bethune-Cookman based on total student enrollment (7,525 students vs. 2,727 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. National Louis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or National Louis University?
- Bethune Cookman University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than National Louis University for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Bethune-Cookman than National Louis University ($13,844.00 vs. $10,755.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National Louis University than Bethune-Cookman ($14,769 vs. $15,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 29.9% lower than costs at National Louis University ($10,396 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than National Louis University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 42.9% larger than aid received National Louis University ($13,780 vs. $9,641)
Bethune-Cookman vs. National Louis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or National Louis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National Louis University or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at National Louis University (2.8)
- National Louis University has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Bethune-Cookman (85%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. National Louis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or National Louis 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 National Louis University and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than National Louis University (37% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from National Louis University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $31,700)
- National Louis University students graduate with a $16,148 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($19,837 vs. $35,985)
- National Louis University graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($205 vs. $372)
- More National Louis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/