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Overview |
Edward Waters College | MDC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 47,245 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $24,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $5,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $6,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | MDC | ||
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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 | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $89 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | MDC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Edward Waters College based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 1,181 students)
Edward Waters College vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or MDC?
- Edward Waters College is 637.7% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($14,658.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.4% higher at Edward Waters College than Miami Dade College ($14,658.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Edward Waters College ($5,478 vs. $13,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 200.3% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($8,010 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than Miami Dade College (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters College students is 95.3% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($12,984 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or Edward Waters College .
Edward Waters College vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or MDC? 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 MDC and Edward Waters College.
- Graduates from Miami Dade College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($34,100 vs. $27,800)
- More MDC 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/