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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | WCC | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 60 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $12,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $10,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $14,001 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | WCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | - | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Bethune-Cookman | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | N/A |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 60 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or WCC?
- Bethune Cookman University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than WCC for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Bethune-Cookman than Williamson Christian College ($13,844.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williamson Christian College than Bethune-Cookman ($10,299 vs. $15,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 36.4% lower than costs at Williamson Christian College ($10,396 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williamson Christian College than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williamson Christian College students is 1.6% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($14,001 vs. $13,780)
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at WCC (3.25)
Bethune-Cookman vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman or WCC? 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 WCC and Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than Bethune Cookman University (100% vs. 37%)
- More WCC 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/