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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,481 | 12,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,510 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,510 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,413 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,988 | $3,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 31% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,564 | 2,047 | ||
| Admitted | 2,732 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.9% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 15% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | 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 Concordia University-Irvine based on total student enrollment (12,268 students vs. 3,481 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Concordia University Irvine is 248% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($40,510.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248% higher at Concordia University-Irvine than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($40,510.00 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 Concordia University-Irvine ($20,183 vs. $29,413)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 31.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Irvine ($10,160 vs. $13,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (100% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Irvine students is 604.3% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($26,988 vs. $3,832)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Concordia University-Irvine (59.9%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Irvine is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $18,900 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $2,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($22,678 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Concordia University-Irvine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/