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UWM Stritch WPI Stetson University DePaul Franklin University Carthage Lynn University SHU Everglades University North Greenville University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott| Concordia University Wisconsin | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CUW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Mequon, WI | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,988 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuw.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,770 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,770 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,485 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,477 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 52% |
Admission |
CUW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,544 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 2,494 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CUW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
CUW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
CUW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 78% | ||
Campus |
CUW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than CUW based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 4,988 students)
CUW vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUW or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Concordia University Wisconsin is 193.6% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($32,770.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.6% higher at CUW than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($32,770.00 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 CUW ($17,002 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 33.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($9,112 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 521.7% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($23,477 vs. $3,776)
CUW vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUW 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 CUW .
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (57.7%)
CUW vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUW 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 CUW.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $21,100 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $1,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($23,925 vs. $25,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/