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Daytona Beach, FL · Jacksonville, FL
| Bethune-Cookman University | Edward Waters University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,030/yr | $13,649/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,896/yr | $12,380/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $31,000 | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,487/yr | $12,113/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,346/yr | $9,743/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,882/yr | $21,661/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $18,654/yr | $20,865/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $329/mo | No data reported |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,396/yr | $8,571/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,396/yr | $9,818/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,450/yr | $0/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,300/yr | $4,332/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $29,764/yr | $26,617/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,794/yr | $16,366/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $14,794/yr | $16,366/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 78% | 75% |
| Students taking federal loans | 82% | 68% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 88% | 85% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 830–990 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 880 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,844 | 9,805 |
| Students accepted | 6,834 | 8,316 |
| Students who enrolled | 702 | 316 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 10% | 3.8% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 42% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 20% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 31% | 28% |
| Freshmen who come back | 62% | 54% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $38,518/yr | $34,782/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $20,686–$54,236 | $20,670–$47,585 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 40% | 25% |
| White students graduating | 14% | 13% |
| Black students graduating | 31% | 26% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 22% | 40% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $28,282/yr | $29,809/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 54% | 47% |
| Graduate on time | 16% | 16% |
| Pell students who graduate | 27% | 25% |
| First-gen students who finish | 33% | No data reported |
| Low-income students who finish | 31% | 13% |
| Students who transfer out | 38% | 19% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $33,935/yr | $32,493/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 24% · Psychology 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% | Business, Management & Marketing 54% · Psychology 15% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 15% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 24% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 54% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 18% of degrees | Psychology — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities — $25,459/yr | No data reported |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,732 | 1,087 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 115 | 90 |
| Average professor pay | $7,167/mo | $5,800/mo |
| Full-time professors | 76% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $22,914 | $19,476 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Jacksonville, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1904 | 1866 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| Men | 37% | 53% |
| Women | 63% | 47% |
| White students | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| Black students | 54% | 85% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Asian students | 0% | 0.5% |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Other / not reported | 37% | 4% |
| Special type | HBCU · Religiously affiliated | HBCU · Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 42% | 50% |
| Part-time students | 2.3% | 6.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 4% | 14% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,053/yr | $4,916/yr |
| Endowment | $41.1M | $5.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,200 | 596 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,376/yr | $3,788/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,020/yr | $4,222/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 17 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | African Methodist Episcopal |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 345 | 397 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.0M | $2.1M |
| Athletics budget | $15.1M | $5.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $15.1M | $5.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $208,638 | $0 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.