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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | GCU | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Phoenix, AZ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 107,563 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | gcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | GCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,102 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,209 | $22,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,949 | $9,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | GCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,886 | 47,978 | ||
| Admitted | 2,922 | 28,960 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 60.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1058/1175 | ||
| 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 | GCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | GCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $193 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | GCU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | GCU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | GCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (107,563 students vs. 3,286 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. GCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or GCU?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is 146.5% more expensive to attend than GCU for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.5% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott than Grand Canyon University ($40,680.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Canyon University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($22,239 vs. $41,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 26.3% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($11,162 vs. $14,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students is 103.6% larger than aid received Grand Canyon University ($18,949 vs. $9,308)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. GCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or GCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than GCU (60.4%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. GCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or GCU? 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 GCU and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is higher than Grand Canyon University (57% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $12,900 more per year than GCU graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $54,300)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- GCU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/