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WPI Stetson University Lynn University Everglades University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Middle Georgia College| Beacon College | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Beacon College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Leesburg, FL | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 501 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #621 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | beaconcollege.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Beacon College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,420 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,420 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,474 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,933 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 52% |
Admission |
Beacon College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 416 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 216 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.9% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.2% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Beacon College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Beacon College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Beacon College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Beacon College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Beacon College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Beacon College based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 501 students)
Beacon College vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Beacon College or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Beacon College is 315.9% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 315.9% higher at Beacon College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($46,420.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than Beacon College ($17,002 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 56.2% lower than costs at Beacon College ($9,112 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beacon College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (94% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beacon College students is 454.4% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($20,933 vs. $3,776)
Beacon College vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Beacon College or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Beacon College .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
Beacon College vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Beacon College or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Beacon College.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (82% vs. 45%)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide and Beacon College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide and Beacon College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beacon College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/