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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 4,828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $50,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $50,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,102 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,209 | $34,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,949 | $31,876 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,886 | 12,007 | ||
| Admitted | 2,922 | 8,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (4,828 students vs. 3,286 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($50,510.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Ithaca College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($50,510.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($34,297 vs. $41,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 13.7% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,102 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 68.2% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($31,876 vs. $18,949)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Ithaca College (69.9%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $11,100 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $56,100)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/