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Valencia College Bethune-Cookman Florida Memorial University Benedict College Allen University JU St. Andrews University UCF Seminole State| Edward Waters College | Polk State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Edward Waters College | PSC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Winter Haven, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 8,180 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | polk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $2,483 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $9,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $8,339 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $9,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $3,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Edward Waters College | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $98 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | PSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Polk State College is larger than than Edward Waters College based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 1,181 students)
Edward Waters College vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or PSC?
- Edward Waters College is 490.3% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($14,658.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Edward Waters College than Polk State College ($14,658.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than Edward Waters College ($9,588 vs. $13,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 4.1% lower than costs at Polk State College ($8,010 vs. $8,339)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than Polk State College (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters College students is 309.8% larger than aid received Polk State College ($12,984 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or Edward Waters College .
Edward Waters College vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or PSC? 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 PSC and Edward Waters College.
- Graduates from Polk State College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($34,000 vs. $27,800)
- More PSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/