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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 2,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | cookman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $13,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $13,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $10,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $15,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $13,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,818 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $35,985 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $372 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Bethune-Cookman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Bethune-Cookman?
- Bethune Cookman University is 58% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Bethune-Cookman than Arkansas Baptist College ($13,844.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Bethune-Cookman ($7,164 vs. $15,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 17.8% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($8,826 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Arkansas Baptist College (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Baptist College students is 12.9% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($15,560 vs. $13,780)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or Bethune-Cookman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethune-Cookman or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Bethune-Cookman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist College or Bethune-Cookman? 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 Bethune-Cookman and Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (37% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Bethune Cookman University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $24,500)
- Bethune Cookman University students graduate with a $6,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($35,985 vs. $42,281)
- Bethune-Cookman graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($372 vs. $437)
- More Arkansas Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (21% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/