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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 10,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $52,215 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $52,215 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $17,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $35,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $30,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 23,577 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 16,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Hofstra | ||
| 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
- Hofstra University is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (10,238 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Hofstra?
- Hofstra University is 34% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($52,215.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Hofstra than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($52,215.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hofstra University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($35,036 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 30.5% lower than costs at Hofstra University ($13,160 vs. $17,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hofstra University students is 50.7% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($30,958 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (68%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Hofstra is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $8,000 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $59,200)
- Hofstra University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Hofstra graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Hofstra graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/