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Bethune-Cookman Florida Memorial University Benedict College Allen University JU St. Andrews University Clarkson College| Edward Waters College | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Edward Waters College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 2.8 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Edward Waters College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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
- Edward Waters College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,181 students vs. 686 students)
Edward Waters College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 118.4% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.4% higher at Paul Smith's College than Edward Waters College ($32,012.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than Paul Smith's College ($13,649 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 94.1% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($8,010 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Edward Waters College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 89% larger than aid received Edward Waters College ($24,545 vs. $12,984)
Edward Waters College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Edward Waters College .
- Accepted freshman Paul Smith's College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (2.8) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Edward Waters College (83.5%)
Edward Waters College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and Edward Waters College.
- The graduation rate at Paul Smith's College is higher than Edward Waters College (37% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $8,900 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $27,800)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/