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Overview |
Edward Waters College | USW | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 1,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $17,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $17,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $20,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $8,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | USW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Edward Waters College | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $242 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | USW | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 26% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | USW | ||
| 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 USW based on total student enrollment (1,181 students vs. 1,066 students)
Edward Waters College vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or USW?
- University of the Southwest is 16% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($17,000.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at USW than Edward Waters College ($17,000.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than USW ($13,649 vs. $20,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 11.2% lower than costs at University of the Southwest ($8,010 vs. $8,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest than Edward Waters College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters College students is 55.2% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($12,984 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or Edward Waters College .
- Accepted freshman Edward Waters College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (2.64) than students at USW (2.63)
Edward Waters College vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or USW? 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 USW and Edward Waters College.
- The graduation rate at Edward Waters College is the same as at University of the Southwest (18% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $17,900 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $27,800)
- More USW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/