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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cal State Long Beach | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Long Beach, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 38,973 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #507 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | csulb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cal State Long Beach | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $14,932 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $9,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 75% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cal State Long Beach | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 74,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 29,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cal State Long Beach | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cal State Long Beach | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cal State Long Beach | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cal State Long Beach | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cal State Long Beach | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Cal State Long Beach Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Cal State Long Beach?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is 578.8% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.2% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott than California State University Long Beach ($38,976.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Long Beach than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($9,346 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 13.5% lower than costs at California State University Long Beach ($13,160 vs. $14,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott than California State University Long Beach (97% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students is 116.7% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($20,536 vs. $9,478)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Cal State Long Beach Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Cal State Long Beach? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cal State Long Beach or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Cal State Long Beach (3.7)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Cal State Long Beach Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Cal State Long Beach? 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 Cal State Long Beach and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is higher than California State University Long Beach (57% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $16,100 more per year than Cal State Long Beach graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $51,100)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Cal State Long Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/