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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Loyola Marymount SCU Pepperdine Chapman Claremont McKenna Scripps College Pomona Reed Macalester College USC Whitman College| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Occidental College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Oxy | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 1,942 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #72 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | oxy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Oxy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $59,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $59,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $17,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $44,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $33,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Oxy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 6,305 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 2,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Oxy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Oxy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Oxy | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 9% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Oxy | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Oxy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (3,162 students vs. 1,942 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Oxy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Oxy?
- Occidental College is 53.9% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at Oxy than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($59,970.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott than Oxy ($38,909 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 31.7% lower than costs at Occidental College ($13,160 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott than Occidental College (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Occidental College students is 60.8% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($33,025 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Oxy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Oxy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oxy or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Oxy (39.4%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Oxy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Oxy? 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 Oxy and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (83% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $10,600 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $56,600)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $1,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($23,652 vs. $25,000)
- Oxy graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/