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Edward Waters College Florida A&M Florida Memorial University Albany State University Barry University Daytona State College Tuskegee University UAPB JCSU| Philander Smith College | Bethune Cookman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 2,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | cookman.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $13,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $13,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $15,769 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $13,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
PSC | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,818 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $35,985 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $372 |
Diversity |
PSC | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
PSC | Bethune-Cookman | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 21% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Bethune-Cookman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethune Cookman University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (2,727 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Bethune-Cookman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Bethune-Cookman?
- Bethune Cookman University is 17.3% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($13,844.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Bethune-Cookman than Philander Smith College ($13,844.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Bethune-Cookman ($15,634 vs. $15,769)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 26% lower than costs at Bethune Cookman University ($8,250 vs. $10,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than Philander Smith College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethune Cookman University students is 33.6% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($13,780 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Bethune-Cookman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethune-Cookman or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Bethune-Cookman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at Bethune-Cookman is higher than Philander Smith College (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bethune Cookman University earn on average $4,900 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $26,800)
- Philander Smith College students graduate with a $4,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($31,000 vs. $35,985)
- PSC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($320 vs. $372)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/