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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury ASU Haverford College Trinity College Colgate| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Middletown, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #33 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | wesleyan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $63,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $63,722 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $21,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $59,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 44% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 14,521 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 14.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1320/1510 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $180 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Wesleyan University?
- Wesleyan University is 63.5% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($63,722.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($21,270 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 38.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($13,160 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott than Wesleyan University (97% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 191.3% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($59,825 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wesleyan University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Wesleyan University? 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 Wesleyan University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (92% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $9,200 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/