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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 | 3,162 | 4,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #292 | ||
| 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) | $38,976 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $34,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $19,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | PLNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 3,149 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 2,580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1170/1350 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | PLNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 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 | 73% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 66% | ||
| 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 | 23% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 3,162 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 3.7% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at PLNU than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($40,400.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- 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 ($34,933 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 11.5% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($11,800 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene 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 5.7% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($20,536 vs. $19,422)
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 (81.9%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (68%)
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/