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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Liberty University ASU Eastern University Wheaton College Elizabethtown College Penn State Houghton College Cedarville University Millersville University of Pennsylvania WPI DeVry University-Arizona| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Messiah College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Messiah College | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Grantham, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #362 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | messiah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Messiah College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $39,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $39,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,102 | $11,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,209 | $29,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,949 | $24,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Messiah College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,886 | 2,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,922 | 1,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1100/1340 | ||
| 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 | Messiah College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Messiah College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Messiah College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Messiah College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Messiah College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Messiah College is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (3,344 students vs. 3,286 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Messiah College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Messiah College?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Messiah College for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott than Messiah College ($40,680.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Messiah College than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($29,882 vs. $41,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Messiah College are 18.4% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($11,910 vs. $14,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Messiah College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Messiah College students is 27.8% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($24,223 vs. $18,949)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Messiah College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Messiah College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Messiah College or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Messiah College (3.8)
- Messiah College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (75.2%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Messiah College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Messiah 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 Messiah College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Messiah College is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $18,600 more per year than Messiah College graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $48,600)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than Messiah College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,989)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Messiah College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Messiah College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/