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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Williams | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 45% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $150 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 2,222 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Williams?
- Williams College is 343.9% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 343.9% higher at Williams than Bethune Cookman University ($61,450.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Williams ($15,769 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 49.4% lower than costs at Williams College ($10,396 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Williams College (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 314.5% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($57,121 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Williams (8.5%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Williams? 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 Williams and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Bethune Cookman University (95% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $41,900 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $31,700)
- Williams College students graduate with a $21,403 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($14,582 vs. $35,985)
- Williams graduates are paying $222 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($150 vs. $372)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/