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Overview |
Edward Waters College | Hood | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.41 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Edward Waters College | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | Hood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Edward Waters College based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,181 students)
Edward Waters College vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or Hood?
- Hood College is 198.8% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.8% higher at Hood than Edward Waters College ($43,800.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than Hood ($13,649 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 69.8% lower than costs at Hood College ($8,010 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Edward Waters College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 162.2% larger than aid received Edward Waters College ($34,047 vs. $12,984)
Edward Waters College vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Edward Waters College .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
- Edward Waters College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Hood (77.9%)
Edward Waters College vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or Hood? 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 Hood and Edward Waters College.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Edward Waters College (68% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $27,800)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/