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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ASU Loyola University Maryland Saint Joseph's University AU Fairfield University Gettysburg College University of Scranton George Washington UMUC SHU Trinity College| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Catholic University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Catholic University of America | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 4,968 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | cua.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Catholic University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $53,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $53,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $36,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $34,449 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Catholic University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 5,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 4,965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Catholic University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Catholic University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $58,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,106 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Catholic University of America | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Catholic University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Catholic University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Catholic University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Catholic University of America?
- Catholic University of America is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Catholic University of America than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($53,040.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catholic University of America than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($36,031 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 26.7% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($13,160 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 67.7% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($34,449 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Catholic University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Catholic University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Catholic University of America or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (68%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Catholic University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Catholic University of America? 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 Catholic University of America and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $8,600 more per year than Catholic University of America graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $58,600)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students graduate with a $1,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,106)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/