Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Edward Waters College Florida A&M Florida Memorial University Albany State University Barry University Daytona State College Tuskegee University JCSU| Bethune Cookman University | Grace Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Grace Bible College | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Grace Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $13,320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $8,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $12,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $10,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Grace Bible College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 293 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.03 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Grace Bible College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Grace Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $23,247 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $240 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Grace Bible College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Grace Bible College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Grace Bible College | ||
| 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
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Grace Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,031 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Grace Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Grace Bible College?
- Bethune Cookman University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Grace Bible College for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Bethune-Cookman than Grace Bible College ($13,844.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Bible College than Bethune-Cookman ($12,988 vs. $15,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College are 17.7% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($8,830 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Grace Bible College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 33.5% larger than aid received Grace Bible College ($13,780 vs. $10,323)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Grace Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Grace Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Bible College or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Grace Bible College (3.03)
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Bethune-Cookman (85%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Grace Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Grace 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 Grace Bible College and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Grace Bible College (37% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Bethune Cookman University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Grace Bible College graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Bible College students graduate with a $12,738 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($23,247 vs. $35,985)
- Grace Bible College graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($240 vs. $372)
- More Grace Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/