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UCF Florida State UT Florida FGCU FAU UNF ASU FIU Florida Tech Penn State University of South Florida St. Petersburg| University of South Florida Main Campus | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,600 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #423 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usf.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,559 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,473 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,622 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,004 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,066 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 52% |
Admission |
USF Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,568 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 28,801 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.9% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1120/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USF Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,147 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $258 |
Diversity |
USF Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
USF Main Campus | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 78% | ||
Campus |
USF Main Campus | 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 | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 11,574 students)
USF Main Campus vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF Main Campus or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is 144.8% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($11,160.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at USF Main Campus than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($15,473.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Florida Main Campus than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($11,004 vs. $17,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 38.5% lower than costs at University of South Florida Main Campus ($9,112 vs. $12,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Florida Main Campus than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (87% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Florida Main Campus students is 193.1% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($11,066 vs. $3,776)
USF Main Campus vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF Main Campus 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 USF Main Campus .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
USF Main Campus vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF Main Campus 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 USF Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at USF Main Campus is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $20,700 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $46,500)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $5,853 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($19,147 vs. $25,000)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($197 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/