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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 1,594 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | usiouxfalls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $19,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $20,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $12,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 1,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $235 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | University of Sioux Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | University of Sioux Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than University of Sioux Falls based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,594 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. University of Sioux Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or University of Sioux Falls?
- University of Sioux Falls is 44% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($19,940.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at University of Sioux Falls than Bethune Cookman University ($19,940.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than University of Sioux Falls ($15,769 vs. $20,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Sioux Falls are 28.5% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($8,090 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Sioux Falls than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 13.7% larger than aid received University of Sioux Falls ($13,780 vs. $12,117)
Bethune-Cookman vs. University of Sioux Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or University of Sioux Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Sioux Falls or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman University of Sioux Falls students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than University of Sioux Falls (76%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. University of Sioux Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or University of Sioux Falls? 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 University of Sioux Falls and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at University of Sioux Falls is higher than Bethune Cookman University (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Sioux Falls earn on average $11,700 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $31,700)
- University of Sioux Falls students graduate with a $13,235 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($22,750 vs. $35,985)
- University of Sioux Falls graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($235 vs. $372)
- More University of Sioux Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/