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Overview |
Edward Waters College | St. Joe's | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Rutland, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | csj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | St. Joe's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | St. Joe's | ||
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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 | 2.64 | 3.12 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Edward Waters College | St. Joe's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | St. Joe's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,612 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $254 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | St. Joe's | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | St. Joe's | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | St. Joe's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Edward Waters College is larger than than St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (1,181 students vs. 227 students)
Edward Waters College vs. St. Joe's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or St. Joe's?
- College of St Joseph is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($17,500.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at St. Joe's than Edward Waters College ($17,500.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 49.8% lower than costs at College of St Joseph ($8,010 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than College of St Joseph (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters College students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($12,984 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or St. Joe's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Joe's or Edward Waters College .
- Accepted freshman St. Joe's students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
Edward Waters College vs. St. Joe's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or St. Joe's? 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 St. Joe's and Edward Waters College.
- The graduation rate at St. Joe's is higher than Edward Waters College (45% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from College of St Joseph earn on average $9,800 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $27,800)
- More St. Joe's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/