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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 1,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | htu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $12,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $12,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $8,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $21,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $4,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 1,885 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 840/1000 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 67% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Huston-Tillotson University based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,025 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Huston-Tillotson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Huston-Tillotson University?
- Bethune Cookman University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Huston-Tillotson University for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Bethune-Cookman than Huston Tillotson University ($13,844.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Huston-Tillotson University ($15,769 vs. $21,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huston Tillotson University are 23% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($8,449 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Huston Tillotson University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 209.1% larger than aid received Huston Tillotson University ($13,780 vs. $4,458)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Huston-Tillotson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Huston-Tillotson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Huston-Tillotson University or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (2.92)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Huston-Tillotson University (51.9%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Huston-Tillotson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Huston-Tillotson University? 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 Huston-Tillotson University and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Huston Tillotson University (37% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Huston Tillotson University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($33,000 vs. $31,700)
- More Huston-Tillotson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/