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Overview |
Edward Waters College | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
Edward Waters College | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $230 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (1,181 students vs. 394 students)
Edward Waters College vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at FWBBC than Edward Waters College ($20,170.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than FWBBC ($13,649 vs. $18,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 2% lower than costs at Free Will Baptist Bible College ($8,010 vs. $8,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Edward Waters College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Free Will Baptist Bible College students is 5.8% larger than aid received Edward Waters College ($13,736 vs. $12,984)
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Edward Waters College .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
Edward Waters College vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Edward Waters College.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Edward Waters College (42% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Free Will Baptist Bible College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($31,500 vs. $27,800)
- More FWBBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/