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Overview |
Edward Waters College | BBC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Edward Waters College | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $182 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Edward Waters College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,181 students vs. 552 students)
Edward Waters College vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or BBC?
- Clarks Summit University 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 BBC 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 BBC ($13,649 vs. $16,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 9.7% lower than costs at Edward Waters College ($7,300 vs. $8,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Edward Waters College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 52.4% larger than aid received Edward Waters College ($19,782 vs. $12,984)
Edward Waters College vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Edward Waters College .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
- Edward Waters College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than BBC (65.2%)
Edward Waters College vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or BBC? 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 BBC and Edward Waters College.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Edward Waters College (45% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Clarks Summit University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $27,800)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/