Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ASU UWM Stritch WPI DeVry University-Arizona U of A DePaul Franklin University Carthage NAU GCU| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CUW | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | cuw.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $32,770 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $247 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 23% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | CUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or CUW?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is 18.9% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott than Concordia University Wisconsin ($38,976.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($24,485 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 8.2% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($12,160 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 14.3% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($23,477 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW 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 CUW (3.52)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (68%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or CUW? 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 CUW and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott 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-Prescott graduates. ($23,925 vs. $25,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 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/