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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | PAFA | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $274 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 172 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 192.5% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.5% higher at PAFA than Bethune Cookman University ($40,500.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than PAFA ($15,769 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 68.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($10,396 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 16.7% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($16,087 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Bethune-Cookman .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Bethune-Cookman (85%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Bethune Cookman University (73% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Bethune Cookman University earn on average $9,700 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $9,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($26,500 vs. $35,985)
- PAFA graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($274 vs. $372)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/