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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Grayson, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,515 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1024 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | kcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,705 | $22,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,114 | $16,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,844 | 747 | ||
| Admitted | 6,834 | 466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1000 | 900/1040 | ||
| 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 | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 19% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,515 students vs. 541 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Kentucky Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Kentucky Christian University?
- Kentucky Christian University is 76.2% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($24,400.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at Kentucky Christian University than Bethune Cookman University ($24,400.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Kentucky Christian University ($14,705 vs. $22,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 10.6% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($9,400 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($16,677 vs. $15,114)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Kentucky Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Kentucky Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky Christian University or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Kentucky Christian University (62.4%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Kentucky Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than Bethune Cookman University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Christian University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($33,600 vs. $31,700)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $10,235 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($25,750 vs. $35,985)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($266 vs. $372)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/