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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Bethune-Cookman Florida Memorial University Columbus State Georgia ABAC| Edward Waters College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Edward Waters College | VSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,649 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,984 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,988 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 7,509 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/990 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Edward Waters College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Edward Waters College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,181 students)
Edward Waters College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or VSU?
- Edward Waters College is 235.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($14,658.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at VSU than Edward Waters College ($15,426.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Edward Waters College ($12,836 vs. $13,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edward Waters College are 11.4% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,010 vs. $8,922)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College as Valdosta State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters College students is 31.5% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($12,984 vs. $9,875)
Edward Waters College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Edward Waters College .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 212 points higher than at Edward Waters College (781)
- Incoming VSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Edward Waters College (16)
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Edward Waters College (2.64)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Edward Waters College (83.5%)
Edward Waters College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College or VSU? 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 VSU and Edward Waters College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Edward Waters College (43% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $27,800)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/