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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Stevenson University ASU TU Hood Mount St. Mary's University UMBC Maryland Salisbury Frostburg State University St. Mary's WPI| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | McDaniel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.64 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | McDaniel College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (3,162 students vs. 3,000 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at McDaniel College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($46,800.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($23,733 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 7% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($12,302 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 89.2% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($38,848 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at McDaniel College (3.64)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (68%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or McDaniel College? 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 McDaniel College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $13,800 more per year than McDaniel College graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $53,400)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/