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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | HMC | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | hmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | HMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $62,516 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $62,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $19,879 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $39,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $42,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 57% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | HMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 4,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 593 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 13.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1480/1560 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | HMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | HMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $84,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,540 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $264 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | HMC | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 8% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | HMC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | HMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is larger than than HMC based on total student enrollment (3,162 students vs. 922 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. HMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or HMC?
- Harvey Mudd College is 60.4% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($62,516.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.4% higher at HMC than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($62,516.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott than HMC ($38,909 vs. $39,850)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 51.1% lower than costs at Harvey Mudd College ($13,160 vs. $19,879)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott than Harvey Mudd College (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvey Mudd College students is 106.4% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($42,386 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. HMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or HMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HMC or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman HMC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (3.82)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than HMC (13.4%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. HMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or HMC? 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 HMC and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at HMC is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (84% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Harvey Mudd College earn on average $17,700 more per year than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates after ten years. ($84,900 vs. $67,200)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students graduate with a $540 lower median federal student loan debt than HMC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,540)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than HMC graduates. ($258 vs. $264)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/