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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | WPI | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,286 | 7,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $57,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $57,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,102 | $18,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,209 | $47,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,949 | $28,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,886 | 11,809 | ||
| Admitted | 2,922 | 6,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | WPI | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott based on total student enrollment (7,353 students vs. 3,286 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 42.5% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott for in-state tuition ($57,960.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at WPI than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($57,960.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott than WPI ($41,209 vs. $47,799)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott are 28.2% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,102 vs. $18,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 47.8% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott ($28,005 vs. $18,949)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott (3.82)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than WPI (58.5%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott or WPI? 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 WPI and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $15,500 more per year than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $67,200)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/