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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ASU Chapman Pepperdine WPI DeVry University-Arizona CDU HMC SCU Oxy U of A NAU| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $33,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $33,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $13,422 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $17,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $34,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1240/1440 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
| 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 Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (3,162 students vs. 455 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Soka University of America?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott than Soka University of America ($38,976.00 vs. $33,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($17,928 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 2% lower than costs at Soka University of America ($13,160 vs. $13,422)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 66.5% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($34,200 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Soka University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Soka University of America or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Soka University of America (3.7)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Soka University of America (56.6%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Soka University of America? 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 Soka University of America and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (87% vs. 57%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $2,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($22,288 vs. $25,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/