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Jacksonville, FL · Tampa, FL
| Edward Waters University | Strayer University-Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,649/yr | $16,064/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,380/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | No data reported | $40,621 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,113/yr | $16,064/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $9,743/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,661/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,865/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | No data reported | $431/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,571/yr | No data reported |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,818/yr | $9,438/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $0/yr | $675/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,332/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,617/yr | $25,158/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $16,366/yr | $13,920/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $16,366/yr | $13,920/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 75% | 79% |
| Students taking federal loans | 68% | 86% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 85% | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 9,805 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 8,316 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 316 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 3.8% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Not considered | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | No data reported |
| Class rank | Not considered | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Not considered | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 28% | 100% |
| Freshmen who come back | 54% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $34,782/yr | $40,092/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $20,670–$47,585 | $20,698–$62,129 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 25% | 23% |
| White students graduating | 13% | No data reported |
| Black students graduating | 26% | No data reported |
| Hispanic students graduating | 40% | 100% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $29,809/yr | $36,582/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 47% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 16% | 100% |
| Pell students who graduate | 25% | No data reported |
| First-gen students who finish | No data reported | 15% |
| Low-income students who finish | 13% | 10% |
| Students who transfer out | 19% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $32,493/yr | $37,064/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 54% · Psychology 15% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 15% | Business, Management & Marketing 72% · Computer & Information Sciences 20% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 54% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 72% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Psychology — 15% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 20% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 15% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 9% of degrees | No data reported |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | No data reported |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | No data reported | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $87,435/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.6% | 20% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,087 | 1,107 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 47 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 90 | 196 |
| Average professor pay | $5,800/mo | $8,381/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 15% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $19,476 | $18,178 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Tampa, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1866 | No data reported |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | For-profit |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Branch campus |
| International students | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Men | 53% | 28% |
| Women | 47% | 72% |
| White students | 5.2% | 33% |
| Black students | 85% | 48% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.5% | 12% |
| Asian students | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other / not reported | 4% | 2.4% |
| Special type | HBCU · Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 50% | 54% |
| Part-time students | 6.2% | 94% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 91% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $4,916/yr | $1,828/yr |
| Endowment | $5.5M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 596 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $3,788/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,222/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | 17 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Quarter |
| Religious affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | No |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | No | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 12 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 397 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.1M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $5.5M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $5.5M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.