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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | UWest | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | UWest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 164 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or UWest?
- Bethune Cookman University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Bethune-Cookman than University of the West ($13,844.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than UWest ($15,769 vs. $19,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 7.7% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($9,656 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than University of the West (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 68.3% larger than aid received University of the West ($13,780 vs. $8,190)
Bethune-Cookman vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UWest (2.43)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than UWest (78.3%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or UWest? 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 UWest and Bethune-Cookman.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/