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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | UArts | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,515 | 1,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1024 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $54,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $54,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,705 | $44,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,114 | $26,324 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,844 | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | 6,834 | 1,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 23.4% | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (2,515 students vs. 1,207 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 290.1% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($54,010.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.1% higher at UArts than Bethune Cookman University ($54,010.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than UArts ($14,705 vs. $44,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 83% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($10,396 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 74.2% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($26,324 vs. $15,114)
Bethune-Cookman vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Bethune-Cookman .
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than UArts (78.2%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or UArts? 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 UArts and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Bethune Cookman University (62% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from The University of the Arts earn on average $2,800 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $31,700)
- The University of the Arts students graduate with a $8,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,985)
- UArts graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($279 vs. $372)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/