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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | College of the Holy Cross | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 60% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $284 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Holy Cross | ||
| 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
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,162 students vs. 3,083 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 47.8% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Holy Cross than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($57,600.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Holy Cross than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($34,679 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 26.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($13,160 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott than College of the Holy Cross (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 92.9% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($39,615 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (91% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $13,200 more per year than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $67,200)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,500)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($258 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/