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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Centra College | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $124 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 227 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Centra College?
- Bethune Cookman University is 49.8% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Bethune-Cookman than Centra College ($13,844.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Centra College ($15,769 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 10.5% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($9,406 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 112.2% larger than aid received Centra College ($13,780 vs. $6,495)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Bethune-Cookman .
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Centra College (40%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Centra 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 Centra College and Bethune-Cookman.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $31,700)
- Centra College students graduate with a $23,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($12,042 vs. $35,985)
- Centra College graduates are paying $248 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($124 vs. $372)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/