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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Paine College | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | paine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Paine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $12,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $12,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $7,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $15,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $11,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Paine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 3,302 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 1,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 51.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 5.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 776/976 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Paine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Paine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $35,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $369 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Paine College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Paine College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Paine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than Paine College based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 310 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Paine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Paine College?
- Bethune Cookman University is 9% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Bethune-Cookman than Paine College ($13,844.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Paine College ($15,769 vs. $15,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 38.4% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($7,512 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 17.2% larger than aid received Paine College ($13,780 vs. $11,755)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Paine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Paine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paine College or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Paine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Paine 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 Paine College and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Paine College (37% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Bethune Cookman University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $28,400)
- Paine College students graduate with a $235 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($35,750 vs. $35,985)
- Paine College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($369 vs. $372)
- More Bethune-Cookman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (20% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/