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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach La Verne University of Redlands ASU Azusa Pacific University Chapman UCLA Cal State Fullerton WPI DeVry University-Arizona U of A Cal State Long Beach| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott | Whittier College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Whittier College | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,162 | 1,192 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #266 | #273 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | whittier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Whittier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $48,924 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $48,924 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $15,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,909 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,536 | $34,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Whittier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,547 | 3,014 | ||
| Admitted | 2,412 | 2,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Whittier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Whittier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Whittier College | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Whittier College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Whittier College | ||
| 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
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (3,162 students vs. 1,192 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Whittier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Whittier College?
- Whittier College is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Whittier College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($48,924.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whittier College than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ($28,368 vs. $38,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 18.7% lower than costs at Whittier College ($13,160 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 68.6% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($34,623 vs. $20,536)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Whittier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Whittier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whittier College or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Whittier College (3.61)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (68%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. Whittier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or Whittier College? 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 Whittier College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is higher than Whittier College (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott earn on average $19,800 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $47,400)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/