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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.36 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $276 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Mercyhurst College | ||
| 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Bethune-Cookman based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 2,727 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 192.8% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.8% higher at Mercyhurst College than Bethune Cookman University ($40,530.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Mercyhurst College ($15,769 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 34.9% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,396 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Mercyhurst College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 135.3% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($32,418 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Bethune Cookman University (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $31,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $9,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($26,698 vs. $35,985)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($276 vs. $372)
- More Mercyhurst College 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/