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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.97 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 1,909 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 225.1% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.1% higher at Willamette University than Bethune Cookman University ($45,000.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than Willamette University ($15,769 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 37.9% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,396 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 101% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($27,700 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bethune-Cookman (3.3)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Bethune Cookman University (77% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $22,600 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $31,700)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $9,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($26,000 vs. $35,985)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($268 vs. $372)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/