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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #660 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is larger than than Vanguard University of Southern California based on total student enrollment (3,162 students vs. 2,256 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Vanguard University of Southern California for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott than Vanguard University of Southern California ($38,976.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanguard University of Southern California than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($24,279 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 27.9% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($10,290 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 40.8% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($28,914 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Vanguard University of Southern California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanguard University of Southern California or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- Vanguard University of Southern California has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (68%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Vanguard University of Southern California? 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 Vanguard University of Southern California and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $24,000 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Vanguard University of Southern California and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/