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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | JCSU | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $331 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,093 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or JCSU?
- Johnson C Smith University is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at JCSU than Bethune Cookman University ($17,474.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than JCSU ($15,769 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 46.4% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($7,100 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($13,780 vs. $12,911)
Bethune-Cookman vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is the same as at Johnson C Smith University (37% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bethune Cookman University earn on average $1,400 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $30,300)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $3,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($32,050 vs. $35,985)
- JCSU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($331 vs. $372)
- More JCSU 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/