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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USD | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USD | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USD | ||
| 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
- University of San Diego is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or USD?
- University of San Diego is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at USD than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($53,810.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($36,008 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 29.3% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($13,160 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott than University of San Diego (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 77.3% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($36,408 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (3.82)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than USD (52.6%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or USD? 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 USD and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $3,000 more per year than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $67,200)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $2,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($22,904 vs. $25,000)
- USD graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/