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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | San Diego State | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 37,402 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #337 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | sdsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | San Diego State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 43% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | San Diego State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 77,250 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 30,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 39.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1090/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | San Diego State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | San Diego State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,349 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $158 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | San Diego State | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | San Diego State | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | San Diego State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (37,402 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. San Diego State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or San Diego State?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is 578.8% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.2% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott than San Diego State University ($38,976.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($13,017 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 49.8% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($13,160 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott than San Diego State University (97% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students is 106.7% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($20,536 vs. $9,934)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. San Diego State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or San Diego State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego State or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have at the same average high school GPA (3.82) as students at San Diego State (3.82)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. San Diego State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or San Diego State? 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 San Diego State and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $13,800 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $9,651 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($15,349 vs. $25,000)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($158 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/