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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach GCU ASU U of A Colorado State San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CU Boulder Cal State East Bay UC Davis Washington State University of Massachusetts-Boston UWM| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Northern Arizona University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NAU | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Flagstaff, AZ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 28,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | nau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $11,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $26,286 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $11,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $17,115 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $11,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 44,855 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 35,881 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NAU | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NAU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | NAU | ||
| 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
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. NAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or NAU?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is 253.6% more expensive to attend than NAU for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $11,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott than Northern Arizona University ($38,976.00 vs. $26,286.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Arizona University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($17,115 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Arizona University are 12.2% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($11,728 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students is 73.1% larger than aid received Northern Arizona University ($20,536 vs. $11,865)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. NAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or NAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NAU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at NAU (3.7)
- NAU has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (68%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. NAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or NAU? 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 NAU and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is higher than Northern Arizona University (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $23,300 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $43,900)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- NAU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NAU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/