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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $332 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Claflin University | ||
| 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,830 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Claflin University?
- Claflin University is 19% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($16,476.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Claflin University than Bethune Cookman University ($16,476.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Claflin University ($15,769 vs. $19,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 9.7% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($9,480 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Claflin University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Claflin University ($13,780 vs. $13,707)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Claflin University (78%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Bethune Cookman University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bethune Cookman University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $30,700)
- Claflin University students graduate with a $3,801 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($32,184 vs. $35,985)
- Claflin University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($332 vs. $372)
- More Claflin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/