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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Wofford College | ||
| 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 Wofford College based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,823 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 259.4% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.4% higher at Wofford College than Bethune Cookman University ($49,760.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Wofford College ($15,769 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 43.5% lower than costs at Wofford College ($10,396 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Wofford College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 161.3% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($36,005 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Bethune Cookman University (79% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $26,400 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $31,700)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $10,238 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($25,747 vs. $35,985)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($266 vs. $372)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/