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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,515 | 312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1024 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $63,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $63,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,705 | $45,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,114 | $37,292 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,844 | 179 | ||
| Admitted | 6,834 | 174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 58.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $149 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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 Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (2,515 students vs. 312 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 356.1% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 356.1% higher at Simon's Rock than Bethune Cookman University ($63,140.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Simon's Rock ($14,705 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 72.1% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($10,396 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bard College at Simon's Rock than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 146.7% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($37,292 vs. $15,114)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Simon's Rock (97.2%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Bethune-Cookman.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $8,200 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $31,700)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $21,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($14,500 vs. $35,985)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $223 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($149 vs. $372)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/