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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | New London, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | colby-sawyer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $46,364 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $46,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $28,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $37,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 1,751 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 1,366 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 943 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Colby-Sawyer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Colby-Sawyer?
- Colby Sawyer College is 234.9% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.9% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Bethune Cookman University ($46,364.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Colby-Sawyer ($15,769 vs. $28,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 57.4% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($10,396 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 175.1% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($37,913 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Colby-Sawyer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Colby-Sawyer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby-Sawyer or Bethune-Cookman .
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Colby-Sawyer (78%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Colby-Sawyer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Colby-Sawyer? 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 Colby-Sawyer and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than Bethune Cookman University (54% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $31,700)
- Colby Sawyer College students graduate with a $8,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,985)
- Colby-Sawyer graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($279 vs. $372)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/