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Overview |
Edward Waters College | SMFA | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Edward Waters College | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | SMFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Edward Waters College is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,181 students vs. 492 students)
Edward Waters College vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 172.4% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.4% higher at SMFA than Edward Waters College ($39,928.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than SMFA ($13,649 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 85.4% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($8,010 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Edward Waters College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 20.4% larger than aid received Edward Waters College ($15,629 vs. $12,984)
Edward Waters College vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Edward Waters College .
- Edward Waters College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than SMFA (81.1%)
Edward Waters College vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or SMFA? 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 SMFA and Edward Waters College.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Edward Waters College (55% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston earn on average $6,500 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $27,800)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/