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CAU NCAT Florida State UCF Bethune-Cookman Howard PVAMU Florida Memorial University Benedict College Tennessee State University Florida Spelman| Edward Waters College | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Edward Waters College | Florida A&M | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 9,215 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | famu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | Florida A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $14,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $11,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $12,191 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | Florida A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | 12,372 | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 32.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/990 | 1010/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Edward Waters College | Florida A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | Florida A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $294 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | Florida A&M | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | Florida A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | Florida A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Edward Waters College based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 1,181 students)
Edward Waters College vs. Florida A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or Florida A&M ?
- Edward Waters College is 365% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($14,658.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Edward Waters College than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($14,658.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Edward Waters College ($11,583 vs. $13,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 45.4% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($8,010 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters College students is 6.5% larger than aid received Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($12,984 vs. $12,191)
Edward Waters College vs. Florida A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or Florida A&M ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida A&M or Edward Waters College .
- The average SAT score at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (966) is 185 points higher than at Edward Waters College (781)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Edward Waters College (16)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
- Edward Waters College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Edward Waters College vs. Florida A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or Florida A&M ? 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 Florida A&M and Edward Waters College.
- The graduation rate at Florida A&M is higher than Edward Waters College (40% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $27,800)
- More Florida A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/