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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Seattle U than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($50,328.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($35,412 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 2.8% lower than costs at Seattle University ($13,160 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 50.6% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($30,917 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (68%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $6,800 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/