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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 19,020 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | keiseruniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $22,048 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $22,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $15,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $35,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $8,044 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 3,742 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is larger than than Bethune-Cookman based on total student enrollment (19,020 students vs. 2,727 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale?
- Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is 59.3% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($22,048.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale than Bethune Cookman University ($22,048.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale ($15,769 vs. $35,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 46.3% lower than costs at Keiser University Ft Lauderdale ($10,396 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Keiser University Ft Lauderdale (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 71.3% larger than aid received Keiser University Ft Lauderdale ($13,780 vs. $8,044)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale or Bethune-Cookman .
- Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Bethune-Cookman (85%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale? 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 Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale and Bethune-Cookman.
- Graduates from Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earn on average $2,200 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $31,700)
- Keiser University Ft Lauderdale students graduate with a $10,235 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($25,750 vs. $35,985)
- Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($266 vs. $372)
- More Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale 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/