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Overview |
F&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,990 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,652 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,652 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,040 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,135 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,177 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 52% |
Admission |
F&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,923 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,233 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.2% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 |
F&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
F&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
F&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 78% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 1,990 students)
F&M vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 488.3% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 488.3% higher at F&M than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($65,652.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than F&M ($17,002 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 65.1% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($9,112 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (63% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 1,202.4% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($49,177 vs. $3,776)
F&M vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M 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 F&M .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than F&M (36.2%)
F&M vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (85% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $5,300 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/