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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ASU Cal State LA WPI HMC DeVry University-Arizona Soka University of America U of A NAU Cal State Long Beach GCU Florida Tech| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CDU | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | cdrewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $14,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $14,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $27,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $11,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 834 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 80.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 2.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $70,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,319 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $220 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CDU | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 25% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CDU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (3,162 students vs. 777 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. CDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or CDU?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is 170.2% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.2% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($38,976.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($27,637 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 35.1% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($13,160 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students is 79.8% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($20,536 vs. $11,419)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. CDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or CDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CDU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at CDU (3.26)
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (68%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. CDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or CDU? 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 CDU and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $3,700 more per year than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $67,200)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $3,681 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($21,319 vs. $25,000)
- CDU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($220 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/