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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | SHU | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Fairfield, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 10,721 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | sacredheart.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | SHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $46,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $46,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $17,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $45,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $19,484 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | SHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 13,316 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 8,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | SHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | SHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $59,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | SHU | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 12% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | SHU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | SHU | ||
| 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. SHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or SHU?
- Sacred Heart University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at SHU than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($46,310.00 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 SHU ($38,909 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 33.1% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($13,160 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students is 5.4% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($20,536 vs. $19,484)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. SHU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or SHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than SHU (65.7%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. SHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or SHU? 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 SHU and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $7,500 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $59,700)
- Sacred Heart University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Sacred Heart University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/