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Overview |
Fort Valley State University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Fort Valley, GA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,605 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fvsu.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Valley State University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,372 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,016 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 52% |
Admission |
Fort Valley State University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,247 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 2,692 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/950 | 1120/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fort Valley State University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Valley State University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $377 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fort Valley State University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Fort Valley State University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Fort Valley State University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Fort Valley State University based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 2,605 students)
Fort Valley State University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Valley State University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is 174.6% more expensive to attend than Fort Valley State University for in-state tuition ($11,160.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Fort Valley State University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($14,786.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Valley State University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($13,016 vs. $17,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Valley State University are 8.8% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($8,372 vs. $9,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Valley State University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (94% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Valley State University students is 151.6% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($9,499 vs. $3,776)
Fort Valley State University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Valley State University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Fort Valley State University .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Fort Valley State University (43.1%)
Fort Valley State University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Valley State University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Fort Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is higher than Fort Valley State University (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $35,200 more per year than Fort Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $32,000)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $36,500)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $377)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/