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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Cedarville University?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is 13% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott than Cedarville University ($38,976.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($25,462 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 56.7% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($8,400 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students is 4.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($20,536 vs. $19,637)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (3.82)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $21,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/