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Overview |
Edward Waters College | YHC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 1,511 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/990 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Edward Waters College | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | YHC | ||
| 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
- Young Harris College is larger than than Edward Waters College based on total student enrollment (1,511 students vs. 1,181 students)
Edward Waters College vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 102.6% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.6% higher at YHC than Edward Waters College ($29,700.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than YHC ($13,649 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 46.1% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($8,010 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than Edward Waters College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 97.5% larger than aid received Edward Waters College ($25,643 vs. $12,984)
Edward Waters College vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or Edward Waters College .
- The average SAT score at Young Harris College (974) is 193 points higher than at Edward Waters College (781)
- Incoming YHC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Edward Waters College (16)
- Accepted freshman YHC students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
- Edward Waters College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than YHC (77.3%)
Edward Waters College vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or YHC? 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 YHC and Edward Waters College.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $27,800)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/