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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ASU Chapman Pepperdine WPI DeVry University-Arizona CDU HMC SCU Oxy U of A NAU| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Soka University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Aliso Viejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 476 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | soka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $34,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $34,382 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,102 | $13,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,209 | $18,807 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,949 | $33,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,886 | 397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,922 | 276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1220/1460 | ||
| 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 | Soka University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,288 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Soka University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is larger than than Soka University of America based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 476 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Soka University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Soka University of America?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Soka University of America for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott than Soka University of America ($40,680.00 vs. $34,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Soka University of America than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($18,807 vs. $41,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Soka University of America are 1.5% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($13,892 vs. $14,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Soka University of America than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Soka University of America students is 79.2% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($33,951 vs. $18,949)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Soka University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Soka University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Soka University of America 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 Soka University of America (3.7)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Soka University of America (69.5%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Soka University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Soka University of America? 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 Soka University of America and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Soka University of America is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (87% vs. 57%)
- Soka University of America students graduate with a $2,712 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($22,288 vs. $25,000)
- Soka University of America graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Soka University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/