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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | St. Thomas University | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Miami Gardens, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 6,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #876 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | stu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | St. Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $32,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $32,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $12,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $28,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $22,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 7,520 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 4,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 860/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | St. Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $22,753 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $235 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | St. Thomas University | ||
| 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
- St. Thomas University is larger than than Bethune-Cookman based on total student enrollment (6,370 students vs. 2,727 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. St. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or St. Thomas University?
- St. Thomas University is 135.5% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.5% higher at St. Thomas University than Bethune Cookman University ($32,600.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than St. Thomas University ($15,769 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 19.9% lower than costs at St. Thomas University ($10,396 vs. $12,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Thomas University than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Thomas University students is 64.5% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($22,668 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. St. Thomas University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or St. Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Thomas University or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at St. Thomas University (3.24)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than St. Thomas University (65.1%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. St. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or St. Thomas University? 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 St. Thomas University and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at St. Thomas University is higher than Bethune Cookman University (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $24,700 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $31,700)
- St. Thomas University students graduate with a $13,232 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($22,753 vs. $35,985)
- St. Thomas University graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($235 vs. $372)
- More St. Thomas University 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/