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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF Bethune-Cookman Florida Memorial University FAU USF Main Campus Benedict College Lynn University Allen University| Edward Waters College | Jacksonville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Edward Waters College | JU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $43,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/990 | 1060/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Edward Waters College | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $233 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | JU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | JU | ||
| 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Edward Waters College based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,181 students)
Edward Waters College vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 196.9% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.9% higher at JU than Edward Waters College ($43,520.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than JU ($13,649 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 99.6% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($8,010 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than Jacksonville University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 146.4% larger than aid received Edward Waters College ($31,988 vs. $12,984)
Edward Waters College vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or Edward Waters College .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
- Edward Waters College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than JU (57.7%)
Edward Waters College vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or JU? 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 JU and Edward Waters College.
- The graduation rate at JU is higher than Edward Waters College (40% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $27,000 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $27,800)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/