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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | BBC | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $182 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | BBC | ||
| 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
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 552 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or BBC?
- Clarks Summit University is 114.5% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.5% higher at BBC than Bethune Cookman University ($29,700.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than BBC ($15,769 vs. $16,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 42.4% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($7,300 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 43.6% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($19,782 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than BBC (65.2%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or BBC? 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 BBC and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Bethune Cookman University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Clarks Summit University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $31,700)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $18,297 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($17,688 vs. $35,985)
- BBC graduates are paying $190 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($182 vs. $372)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/