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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Willamette University ASU Lewis and Clark Whitman College UWT Lewis-Clark State College PLU Seattle U Western Washington University WPI UW-Seattle| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | University of Puget Sound | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 2,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $57,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $57,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $14,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $41,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $32,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 5,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 4,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1170/1390 | ||
| 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 | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 8% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 University of Puget Sound based on total student enrollment (3,162 students vs. 2,023 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 47.1% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($57,330.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at University of Puget Sound than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($57,330.00 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 University of Puget Sound ($38,909 vs. $41,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 9.7% lower than costs at University of Puget Sound ($13,160 vs. $14,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Puget Sound than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Puget Sound students is 58.2% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($32,482 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at University of Puget Sound (3.56)
- University of Puget Sound has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (68%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or University of Puget Sound? 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 University of Puget Sound and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at University of Puget Sound is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (73% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $9,600 more per year than University of Puget Sound graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $57,600)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/