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Edward Waters College Florida A&M Florida Memorial University Albany State University Barry University Daytona State College Tuskegee University JCSU| Bethune Cookman University | MacMurray College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | McMurry | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | McMurry | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | McMurry | ||
| 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 McMurry based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 548 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or McMurry?
- MacMurray College is 100.4% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at McMurry than Bethune Cookman University ($27,740.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 6% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($9,810 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than MacMurray College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($13,780 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at McMurry (3.19)
Bethune-Cookman vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or McMurry? 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 McMurry and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than MacMurray College (37% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $31,700)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $9,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($26,000 vs. $35,985)
- McMurry graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($268 vs. $372)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/