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MDC Palm Beach State College Valencia College Bethune-Cookman Florida Memorial University FIU Benedict College Allen University Santa Fe College FAU Florida JU| Broward College | Edward Waters College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Edward Waters College | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 1,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | ewc.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Edward Waters College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $14,658 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $14,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $8,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $13,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $12,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BC | Edward Waters College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,988 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,509 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 4.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
BC | Edward Waters College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Edward Waters College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | N/A |
Diversity |
BC | Edward Waters College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
BC | Edward Waters College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
BC | Edward Waters College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than Edward Waters College based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 1,181 students)
BC vs. Edward Waters College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Edward Waters College?
- Edward Waters College is 644.8% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($14,658.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at Edward Waters College than Broward College ($14,658.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than BC ($13,649 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 143.4% lower than costs at Broward College ($8,010 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Edward Waters College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters College students is 111.8% larger than aid received Broward College ($12,984 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC 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 BC .
BC vs. Edward Waters College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from Broward College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $27,800)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/