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Overview |
Edward Waters College | SCF | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Bradenton, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 8,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | scf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | SCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $2,365 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $2,365 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $13,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $4,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | SCF | ||
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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 | 3.1 | ||
| 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 | SCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 38:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | SCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $8,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $89 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | SCF | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | SCF | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | SCF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than Edward Waters College based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 1,181 students)
Edward Waters College vs. SCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or SCF?
- Edward Waters College is 519.8% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($14,658.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 519.8% higher at Edward Waters College than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($14,658.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Edward Waters College ($13,451 vs. $13,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 160.4% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,010 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters College students is 164.5% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($12,984 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or SCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCF or Edward Waters College .
- Accepted freshman SCF students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
Edward Waters College vs. SCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or SCF? 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 SCF and Edward Waters College.
- Graduates from State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota earn on average $5,900 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $27,800)
- More SCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/