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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USC | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 48,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #34 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | usc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $63,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $63,468 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $17,436 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $36,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $45,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 71% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 69,062 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 8,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1450/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $85,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $231 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USC | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USC | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | USC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern California is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 3,162 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. USC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or USC?
- University of Southern California is 62.8% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at USC than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($63,468.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern California than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($36,808 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 32.5% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($13,160 vs. $17,436)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott than University of Southern California (97% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 120.4% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($45,262 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. USC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or USC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman USC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (3.82)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than USC (12%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. USC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or USC? 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 USC and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (90% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $18,300 more per year than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $67,200)
- University of Southern California students graduate with a $2,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($22,375 vs. $25,000)
- USC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More USC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/