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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | Edward Waters College | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 1,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | ewc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | Edward Waters College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $14,658 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $14,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $8,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $13,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $12,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | Edward Waters College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,988 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,509 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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 |
Columbia College Hollywood | Edward Waters College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | Edward Waters College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | Edward Waters College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | Edward Waters College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | Edward Waters College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Edward Waters College is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (1,181 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Edward Waters College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or Edward Waters College?
- Columbia College Hollywood is 75.2% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at Columbia College Hollywood than Edward Waters College ($25,680.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than Columbia College Hollywood ($13,649 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 107% lower than costs at Columbia College Hollywood ($8,010 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than Columbia College Hollywood (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters College students is 77.4% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($12,984 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood or Edward Waters College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edward Waters College or Columbia College Hollywood .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College Hollywood students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. Edward Waters College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood or Edward Waters College? 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 Edward Waters College and Columbia College Hollywood.
- Graduates from Columbia College Hollywood earn on average $8,300 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $27,800)
- More Columbia College Hollywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/