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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | PLU | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 2,633 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 257.4% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.4% higher at PLU than Bethune Cookman University ($49,472.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than PLU ($15,769 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 13.8% lower than costs at Pacific Lutheran University ($10,396 vs. $11,826)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University as Pacific Lutheran University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 164.4% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($36,435 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Bethune-Cookman (85%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or PLU? 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 PLU and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Bethune Cookman University (66% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $31,700)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $10,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($25,800 vs. $35,985)
- PLU graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($266 vs. $372)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/