College comparison

Bethune-Cookman University vs Xavier University of Louisiana

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL	Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA
Acceptance rateXavier University of Louisiana is more selective	88%	69%
SAT (25–75)	830–990	950–1113
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,732	2,628
Avg net price	$12,030	$17,127
Median earnings (10 yr)Xavier University of Louisiana reports higher median earnings	$38,518	$52,184
Graduation rate	31%	49%
Median debt	$31,000	$24,053
Economic mobility	2.2%	5.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Bethune-Cookman University or Xavier University of Louisiana harder to get into?

Xavier University of Louisiana is more selective: Bethune-Cookman University's acceptance rate is approximately 88% and Xavier University of Louisiana's is approximately 69% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Bethune-Cookman University vs Xavier University of Louisiana?

The middle-50% SAT range is 830–990 at Bethune-Cookman University and 950–1113 at Xavier University of Louisiana. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.