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Edward Waters College Florida A&M Florida Memorial University CCAD Albany State University Barry University Daytona State College Tuskegee University JCSU| Bethune Cookman University | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | AAC | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,515 | 259 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1024 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $10,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,705 | $28,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,114 | $19,277 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,844 | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | 6,834 | 350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 33.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1000 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | AAC | ||
| 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 AAC based on total student enrollment (2,515 students vs. 259 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 170.9% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.9% higher at AAC than Bethune Cookman University ($37,500.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than AAC ($14,705 vs. $28,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 0.7% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($10,325 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 27.5% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($19,277 vs. $15,114)
Bethune-Cookman vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at AAC (3.1)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than AAC (33.1%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or AAC? 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 AAC and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Bethune Cookman University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bethune Cookman University earn on average $1,300 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $8,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,985)
- AAC graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($279 vs. $372)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/