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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Utica College | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 1084/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $248 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Utica College | ||
| 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
- Utica College is larger than than Bethune-Cookman based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,727 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Utica College?
- Utica College is 67.6% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Utica College than Bethune Cookman University ($23,208.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Utica College ($15,769 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 21.8% lower than costs at Utica College ($10,396 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Utica College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 1.2% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($13,939 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Utica College (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Utica College? 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 Utica College and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is higher than Bethune Cookman University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $14,600 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $31,700)
- Utica College students graduate with a $11,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($24,000 vs. $35,985)
- Utica College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($248 vs. $372)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/