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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | csm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $22,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $22,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $8,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $17,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 93 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 94.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 857 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. College of Saint Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or College of Saint Mary?
- College of Saint Mary is 62.2% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($22,450.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at College of Saint Mary than Bethune Cookman University ($22,450.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than Bethune-Cookman ($14,984 vs. $15,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 26.2% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($8,240 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than College of Saint Mary (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Mary students is 29.2% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($17,799 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. College of Saint Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or College of Saint Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Saint Mary or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman College of Saint Mary students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than College of Saint Mary (64.6%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. College of Saint Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or College of Saint Mary? 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 College of Saint Mary and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than College of Saint Mary (37% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Mary earn on average $9,600 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($41,300 vs. $31,700)
- College of Saint Mary students graduate with a $9,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($26,000 vs. $35,985)
- College of Saint Mary graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($268 vs. $372)
- More College of Saint Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/