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 CSN ASU WPI UNLV DeVry University-Arizona U of A NAU GCU Florida Tech University of Portland Purdue| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NSC | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | nevada.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $5,550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NSC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 2.75 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NSC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NSC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 73% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NSC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 23% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or NSC?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is 602.3% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott than Nevada State College ($38,976.00 vs. $19,289.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nevada State College than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($16,624 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 21.5% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($10,830 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott than Nevada State College (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students is 206.7% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($20,536 vs. $6,696)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 1.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at NSC (2.75)
- NSC has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (68%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or NSC? 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 NSC and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is higher than Nevada State College (57% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $2,080 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($22,920 vs. $25,000)
- NSC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/