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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Gordon | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Barnesville, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 3,135 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | gdn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Gordon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $2,563 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $9,469 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $9,257 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $8,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $7,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Gordon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 2,021 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 1,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 870/1080 | ||
| 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 | Gordon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Gordon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $180 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Gordon | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Gordon | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Gordon | ||
| 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
- Gordon College is larger than than Bethune-Cookman based on total student enrollment (3,135 students vs. 2,727 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Gordon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Gordon?
- Bethune Cookman University is 440.1% more expensive to attend than Gordon for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Bethune-Cookman than Gordon College ($13,844.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Bethune-Cookman ($8,185 vs. $15,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 12.3% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($9,257 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Gordon College (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 78.9% larger than aid received Gordon College ($13,780 vs. $7,701)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Gordon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Gordon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon or Bethune-Cookman .
- Gordon has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Bethune-Cookman (85%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Gordon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Gordon? 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 Gordon and Bethune-Cookman.
- Graduates from Gordon College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $31,700)
- Gordon College students graduate with a $18,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($17,500 vs. $35,985)
- Gordon graduates are paying $192 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($180 vs. $372)
- More Gordon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/