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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | MCC | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 132 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | mccks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | MCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $17,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $8,976 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $22,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $9,622 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | MCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 98 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 47 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 48%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 72.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | MCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | MCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | MCC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | MCC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | MCC | ||
| 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 MCC based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 132 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. MCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or MCC?
- Manhattan Christian College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($17,014.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at MCC than Bethune Cookman University ($17,014.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than MCC ($15,769 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 15.8% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($8,976 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 43.2% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($13,780 vs. $9,622)
Bethune-Cookman vs. MCC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or MCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCC or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MCC (3.24)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than MCC (48%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. MCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or MCC? 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 MCC and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at MCC is higher than Bethune Cookman University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Manhattan Christian College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $31,700)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/