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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Edward Waters College Columbus State Georgia Florida A&M ABAC| Bethune Cookman University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | VSU | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Bethune-Cookman based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 2,727 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or VSU?
- Bethune Cookman University is 216.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at VSU than Bethune Cookman University ($15,426.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Bethune-Cookman ($12,836 vs. $15,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 16.5% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($8,922 vs. $10,396)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University as Valdosta State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 39.5% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($13,780 vs. $9,875)
Bethune-Cookman vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Bethune-Cookman (85%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or VSU? 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 VSU and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Bethune Cookman University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $31,700)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $10,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($25,000 vs. $35,985)
- VSU graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($258 vs. $372)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/