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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 1,120 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | olhcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $14,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $14,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $10,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $18,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $10,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 917 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 4.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.12 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $32,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $335 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Our Lady of Holy Cross 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 Our Lady of Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,120 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Our Lady of Holy Cross College?
- Our Lady of Holy Cross College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Our Lady of Holy Cross College than Bethune Cookman University ($14,040.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Our Lady of Holy Cross College ($15,769 vs. $18,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Our Lady of Holy Cross College are 2.3% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($10,166 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Our Lady of Holy Cross College (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 36.8% larger than aid received Our Lady of Holy Cross College ($13,780 vs. $10,075)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Our Lady of Holy Cross College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Our Lady of Holy Cross College or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Our Lady of Holy Cross College (3.12)
- Our Lady of Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Bethune-Cookman (85%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Our Lady of Holy Cross 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 Our Lady of Holy Cross College and Bethune-Cookman.
- Graduates from Our Lady of Holy Cross College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $31,700)
- Our Lady of Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,527 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($32,458 vs. $35,985)
- Our Lady of Holy Cross College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($335 vs. $372)
- More Our Lady of Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/