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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,515 | 197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1024 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,705 | $14,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,114 | $16,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,844 | 87 | ||
| Admitted | 6,834 | 85 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 97.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1000 | 910/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $160 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,515 students vs. 197 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Emmaus Bible College?
- Emmaus Bible College is 44.5% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Emmaus Bible College than Bethune Cookman University ($20,000.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Bethune-Cookman ($14,393 vs. $14,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 12.4% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($9,250 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmaus Bible College students is 7.7% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($16,274 vs. $15,114)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Emmaus Bible College (97.7%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College is higher than Bethune Cookman University (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates of Bethune Cookman University and Emmaus Bible College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($31,700 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $20,476 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($15,509 vs. $35,985)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($160 vs. $372)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/