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Overview |
PSC | Edward Waters College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | ewc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Edward Waters College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $14,658 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $14,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $8,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $13,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $12,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
PSC | Edward Waters College | ||
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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 | 3.04 | 2.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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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 |
PSC | Edward Waters College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Edward Waters College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | N/A |
Diversity |
PSC | Edward Waters College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
PSC | Edward Waters College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 20% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Edward Waters College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Edward Waters College is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (1,181 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Edward Waters College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Edward Waters College?
- Edward Waters College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($14,658.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Edward Waters College than Philander Smith College ($14,658.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than PSC ($13,649 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 3% lower than costs at Philander Smith College ($8,010 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than Philander Smith College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters College students is 25.9% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($12,984 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Edward Waters College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edward Waters College or PSC .
- Accepted freshman PSC students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.04) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
PSC vs. Edward Waters College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Edward Waters College? 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 Edward Waters College and PSC.
- The graduation rate at PSC is higher than Edward Waters College (31% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Edward Waters College earn on average $1,000 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($27,800 vs. $26,800)
- More PSC 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/