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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | IIT | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 6,943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #186 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | iit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | IIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $15,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $28,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $40,243 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | IIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 7,243 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 4,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 61.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | IIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | IIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $79,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | IIT | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | IIT | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | IIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. IIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or IIT?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at IIT than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($48,670.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($28,702 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 18.3% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($13,160 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 96% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($40,243 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. IIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or IIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IIT or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (3.82)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than IIT (61.4%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. IIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or IIT? 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 IIT and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at IIT is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $12,100 more per year than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $67,200)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/