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Campbell University Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University BAC CSU ASU Clemson Queens WPI WCU Cedarville University UofSC| Gardner Webb University | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,125 | 12,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,470 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,470 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,035 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,762 | $3,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 31% |
Admission |
GWU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,670 | 2,047 | ||
| Admitted | 4,064 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
GWU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
GWU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 15% |
Students |
GWU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 81% | ||
Campus |
GWU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (12,268 students vs. 3,125 students)
GWU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Gardner Webb University is 179% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($32,470.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179% higher at GWU than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($32,470.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than GWU ($20,183 vs. $24,035)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 6% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,160 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (99% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 546.2% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($24,762 vs. $3,832)
GWU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU 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 GWU .
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (61.7%)
GWU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $26,700 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $31 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($24,969 vs. $25,000)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide and GWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/