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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach PLNU Azusa Pacific University The Master's College and Seminary Westmont College California Baptist University Pepperdine ASU Chapman Loyola Marymount Concordia University-Irvine Cal State Long Beach| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Biola University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Biola University | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | La Mirada, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 5,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #245 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | biola.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Biola University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $44,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $44,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $10,522 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $31,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $26,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Biola University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 4,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 2,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1105/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Biola University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Biola University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Biola University | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 23% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Biola University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Biola University is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Biola University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Biola University?
- Biola University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Biola University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($44,382.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($31,522 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 25.1% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($10,522 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 29.1% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($26,521 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Biola University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Biola University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Biola University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Biola University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Biola University? 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 Biola University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $18,300 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/