Edward Waters University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky

Comparable Facts

Compare Edward Waters University in Jacksonville, FL with Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Edward Waters University is larger than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (1,177 students vs. 506 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Edward Waters University is located in Jacksonville, FL (Large City setting); Simmons College of Kentucky is in Louisville, KY (Large City setting).
• Edward Waters University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Simmons College of Kentucky is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Edward Waters University 14:1; Simmons College of Kentucky 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters University are 19.6% lower than at Simmons College of Kentucky ($8,571 vs. $10,664).
• Out-of-state tuition is 0.2% higher at Simmons College of Kentucky than at Edward Waters University (about $32 more per year; $16,398 vs. $16,366).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Edward Waters University than at Simmons College of Kentucky (98% vs. 54%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters University students is 47.8% larger than aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students ($14,588 vs. $9,873).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are required at Edward Waters University, open admission at Simmons College of Kentucky.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 3% at Edward Waters University vs. 81.5% at Simmons College of Kentucky.

Loans and repayment

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