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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 780/1030 | ||
| 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 | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $206 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,261 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 17% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Bethune Cookman University ($16,200.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Bethune-Cookman ($14,564 vs. $15,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 46.3% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($7,108 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Mercy College of Ohio (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($13,780 vs. $12,134)
Bethune-Cookman vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Bethune-Cookman .
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (37% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $16,800 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $31,700)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $15,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($20,000 vs. $35,985)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($206 vs. $372)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/