CCF vs. Edward Waters University

Comparable Facts

Compare College of Central Florida in Ocala, FL with Edward Waters University in Jacksonville, FL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

College of Central Florida is larger than Edward Waters University based on total student enrollment (5,928 students vs. 1,177 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• College of Central Florida is located in Ocala, FL (Small City setting); Edward Waters University is in Jacksonville, FL (Large City setting).
• College of Central Florida is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Edward Waters University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: College of Central Florida 19:1; Edward Waters University 14:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters University are 23.3% lower than at College of Central Florida ($8,571 vs. $11,178).
• Out-of-state tuition is 55.6% higher at Edward Waters University than at College of Central Florida (about $5,849 more per year; $16,366 vs. $10,517).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Edward Waters University than at College of Central Florida (98% vs. 79%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters University students is 101.2% larger than aid received by College of Central Florida students ($14,588 vs. $7,252).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at CCF, required at Edward Waters University.

Loans and repayment

• More CCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters University students, three years after graduation (30% vs. 14%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.