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FGCU UCF Florida State Nova FIU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami Florida| Bethune Cookman University | Florida Atlantic University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | FAU | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Boca Raton, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 29,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #738 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | fau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | FAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $2,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $14,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $12,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $9,711 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $10,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | FAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 24,268 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 19,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 1020/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | FAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | FAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $16,861 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $174 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | FAU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | FAU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | FAU | ||
| 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
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than Bethune-Cookman based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 2,727 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. FAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or FAU?
- Bethune Cookman University is 448.9% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at FAU than Bethune Cookman University ($14,374.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than Bethune-Cookman ($9,711 vs. $15,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 20.6% lower than costs at Florida Atlantic University ($10,396 vs. $12,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Florida Atlantic University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 33.3% larger than aid received Florida Atlantic University ($13,780 vs. $10,334)
Bethune-Cookman vs. FAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or FAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FAU or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than FAU (81.3%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. FAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or FAU? 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 FAU and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at FAU is higher than Bethune Cookman University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $31,700)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $19,124 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($16,861 vs. $35,985)
- FAU graduates are paying $198 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($174 vs. $372)
- More FAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/