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Bethune-Cookman Florida Memorial University Benedict College Allen University JU St. Andrews University Bard College| Edward Waters College | Bard College at Simon's Rock | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Edward Waters College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Edward Waters College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $149 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | Simon's Rock | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Edward Waters College is larger than than Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,181 students vs. 298 students)
Edward Waters College vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 320.2% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 320.2% higher at Simon's Rock than Edward Waters College ($61,600.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than Simon's Rock ($13,649 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 114.7% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($8,010 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than Bard College at Simon's Rock (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 193.6% larger than aid received Edward Waters College ($38,119 vs. $12,984)
Edward Waters College vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Edward Waters College .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Edward Waters College (83.5%)
Edward Waters College vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Edward Waters College.
- Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock earn on average $12,100 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $27,800)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/