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Edward Waters College Florida A&M FGCU Florida Memorial University SCF Albany State University Valencia College Barry University Daytona State College MDC Tuskegee University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Bethune Cookman University | Florida SouthWestern State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | FSW | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 14,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | edison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | FSW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $2,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $10,044 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $7,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | FSW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.06 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | FSW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | FSW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $93 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | FSW | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | FSW | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | FSW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Bethune-Cookman based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 2,727 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. FSW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or FSW?
- Bethune Cookman University is 468.3% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Bethune-Cookman than Florida SouthWestern State College ($13,844.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Bethune-Cookman ($7,792 vs. $15,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 3.5% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($10,044 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Florida SouthWestern State College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 140.6% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($13,780 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or FSW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSW or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at FSW (3.06)
Bethune-Cookman vs. FSW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or FSW? 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 FSW and Bethune-Cookman.
- Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $31,700)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $26,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($9,000 vs. $35,985)
- FSW graduates are paying $279 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($93 vs. $372)
- More FSW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/