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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | CAU | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 864 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | albizu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | CAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $12,903 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $12,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $22,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $28,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $8,242 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | CAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 18 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 16 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 62.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | CAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | CAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $18,550 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $191 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | CAU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 92% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | CAU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | CAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 864 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. CAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or CAU?
- Bethune Cookman University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Bethune-Cookman than Carlos Albizu University Miami ($13,844.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than CAU ($15,769 vs. $28,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 114.7% lower than costs at Carlos Albizu University Miami ($10,396 vs. $22,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Carlos Albizu University Miami (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 67.2% larger than aid received Carlos Albizu University Miami ($13,780 vs. $8,242)
Bethune-Cookman vs. CAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or CAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CAU or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CAU (2.8)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Bethune-Cookman (85%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. CAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or CAU? 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 CAU and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Carlos Albizu University Miami (37% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Carlos Albizu University Miami earn on average $2,300 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $31,700)
- Carlos Albizu University Miami students graduate with a $17,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($18,550 vs. $35,985)
- CAU graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($191 vs. $372)
- More CAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/