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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,515 | 2,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1024 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $36,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $36,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $14,943 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,705 | $28,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,114 | $22,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,844 | 1,749 | ||
| Admitted | 6,834 | 1,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 20.4% | ||
| 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 | 830/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Rivier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rivier College is larger than than Bethune-Cookman based on total student enrollment (2,879 students vs. 2,515 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Rivier College?
- Rivier College is 163.7% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($36,508.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.7% higher at Rivier College than Bethune Cookman University ($36,508.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Rivier College ($14,705 vs. $28,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 43.7% lower than costs at Rivier College ($10,396 vs. $14,943)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Rivier College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 50.6% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($22,763 vs. $15,114)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Bethune-Cookman .
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Rivier College (81.8%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Rivier 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 Rivier College and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Rivier College (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $31,700)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $10,530 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($25,455 vs. $35,985)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($263 vs. $372)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/