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Overview |
Edward Waters College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,763 | $19,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,172 | $6,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,805 | 280 | ||
| Admitted | 8,316 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 98.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 3.8% | 61.5%Open | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Edward Waters College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | N/A |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Edward Waters College is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (1,175 students vs. 389 students)
Edward Waters College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Simmons College of Kentucky than Edward Waters College ($16,008.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than Simmons College of Kentucky ($13,763 vs. $19,083)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 1.6% lower than costs at Simmons College of Kentucky ($8,010 vs. $8,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than Simmons College of Kentucky (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters College students is 98.3% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($13,172 vs. $6,641)
Edward Waters College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Edward Waters College .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Edward Waters College (84.8%)
Edward Waters College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Edward Waters College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/