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Overview |
CDU | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 2,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | cookman.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $13,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $13,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $10,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $15,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $13,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 99% |
Admission |
CDU | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 12,818 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 10,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $35,985 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $372 |
Diversity |
CDU | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
CDU | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CDU | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. Bethune-Cookman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or Bethune-Cookman?
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($14,424.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at CDU than Bethune Cookman University ($14,424.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than CDU ($15,769 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 71% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($10,396 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($13,780 vs. $11,419)
CDU vs. Bethune-Cookman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or Bethune-Cookman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethune-Cookman or CDU .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CDU (3.26)
- Bethune-Cookman has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than CDU (80.5%)
CDU vs. Bethune-Cookman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU or Bethune-Cookman? 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 Bethune-Cookman and CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $39,200 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $31,700)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $14,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($21,319 vs. $35,985)
- CDU graduates are paying $152 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($220 vs. $372)
- More CDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/