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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Capitol College | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,515 | 902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1024 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $26,088 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $26,088 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $13,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,705 | $23,223 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,114 | $17,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,844 | 349 | ||
| Admitted | 6,834 | 272 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.26 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,515 students vs. 902 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Capitol College?
- Capitol College is 88.4% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($26,088.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at Capitol College than Bethune Cookman University ($26,088.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Capitol College ($14,705 vs. $23,223)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 31.6% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,396 vs. $13,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Capitol College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 17.4% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($17,745 vs. $15,114)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Capitol College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Capitol College (77.9%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Capitol 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 Capitol College and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is the same as at Capitol College (37% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $38,400 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $31,700)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $10,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($25,736 vs. $35,985)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($266 vs. $372)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/