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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | SHMS | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 338 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | shms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | SHMS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $22,157 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $22,157 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | SHMS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 4 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | SHMS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | SHMS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | SHMS | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 19% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | SHMS | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | SHMS | ||
| 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 SHMS based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 338 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. SHMS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or SHMS?
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary is 60% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($22,157.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at SHMS than Bethune Cookman University ($22,157.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 12.2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($10,396 vs. $11,665)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($13,780 vs. $0)
Bethune-Cookman vs. SHMS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or SHMS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHMS or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Bethune-Cookman (85%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. SHMS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or SHMS? 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 SHMS and Bethune-Cookman.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/