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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon USC Beaufort Furman Winthrop University Citadel Military College of South Carolina Auburn ASU UNCW| College of Charleston | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CofC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,729 | 12,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,398 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,032 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,806 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,811 | $3,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 31% |
Admission |
CofC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,683 | 2,047 | ||
| Admitted | 19,212 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CofC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
CofC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
CofC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 81% | ||
Campus |
CofC | 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 CofC based on total student enrollment (12,268 students vs. 11,729 students)
CofC vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- College of Charleston is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.7% higher at CofC than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($36,398.00 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 CofC ($20,183 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 38.1% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,160 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (81% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 156% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($9,811 vs. $3,832)
CofC vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC 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 CofC .
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (61.7%)
CofC vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $21,000 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/