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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Westmont College Biola University USD Pepperdine San Diego State Azusa Pacific University Chapman ASU UCSD USF Loyola Marymount| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Point Loma Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | PLNU | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 4,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | pointloma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | PLNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $42,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $42,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,102 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,209 | $36,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,949 | $20,277 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | PLNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,886 | 3,065 | ||
| Admitted | 2,922 | 2,506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1140/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | PLNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | PLNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | PLNU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | PLNU | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | PLNU | ||
| 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (4,494 students vs. 3,286 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. PLNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or PLNU?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($42,600.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at PLNU than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($42,600.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($36,370 vs. $41,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 9.7% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($12,850 vs. $14,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott than Point Loma Nazarene University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Loma Nazarene University students is 7% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($20,277 vs. $18,949)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. PLNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or PLNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLNU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (75.2%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. PLNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or PLNU? 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 PLNU and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (72% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $13,700 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Point Loma Nazarene University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/