- Bethune-Cookman University (B CU) is a private school while Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- FAMU has more expensive tuition of $17,725 than B CU ($14,794).
- FAMU has tighter acceptance rate of 45.63% than B CU (84.06%).
- FAMU has higher SAT scores of 1,070 than B CU (900).
- FAMU is larger with 9,215 students than B CU (2,727 students).
| Bethune-Cookman University View More Rivals | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University View More Rivals | |
| #180 in Liberal Arts Colleges #24 in Florida | Rankings | #219 in National Universities #18 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Daytona Beach, FL | Location | Tallahassee, FL |
B CU| Known as | FAMU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,794 | Undergraduate | $5,785 Florida residents $17,725 out-of-state |
| $14,100 | Graduate | $9,876 Florida residents $24,669 out-of-state |
| $13,183 | Financial Aid | $11,487 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 84.06% | Acceptance Rate | 45.63% |
| 9.41% | Yield | 45.45% |
| 900 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,727 | Total Students | 9,215 |
| 2,628 | Undergraduate | 7,709 |
| 99 | Graduate | 1,506 |
| 33 | Online Enrollment | 80 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 34% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 51% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $32,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,300) $7,376 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,450) $6,528 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $3,020 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (9 meals per week) $5,116 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 152 Full-time 69 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 577 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| 398 Full-time 74 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,711 Full-time 119 Part-time |
| $60,753 for Faculties $70,551 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,756 for Faculties $56,264 Part-time |