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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | MACU | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $283 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | MACU | ||
| 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 MACU based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 2,442 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at MACU than Bethune Cookman University ($17,568.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than MACU ($15,769 vs. $16,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 20.4% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($8,632 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Mid America Christian University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Mid America Christian University ($13,780 vs. $12,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or Bethune-Cookman .
Bethune-Cookman vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or MACU? 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 MACU and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Mid America Christian University (37% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $31,700)
- Mid America Christian University students graduate with a $8,547 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($27,438 vs. $35,985)
- MACU graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($283 vs. $372)
- More MACU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/