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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Drew University Monmouth University ASU FDU Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York Widener University-Main Campus Rutgers Rider University Seton Hall University| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | FDU | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 19/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | FDU | ||
| 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
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (3,162 students vs. 2,823 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or FDU?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is 17.2% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($38,976.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($21,408 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 18.4% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($13,160 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 38.5% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($28,436 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (68%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or FDU? 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 FDU and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $14,300 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $52,900)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/