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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | 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 Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 5,079 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Abilene Christian University is 261.1% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.1% higher at Abilene Christian University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($40,300.00 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 Abilene Christian University ($17,002 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 26.2% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($9,112 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 596% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($26,280 vs. $3,776)
Abilene Christian University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University .
- Abilene Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (57.7%)
Abilene Christian University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $21,200 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $46,000)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $325 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,325)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/