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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | AMU | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 12,268 | 1,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,640 | $26,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $26,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,160 | $14,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,183 | $23,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,832 | $19,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 31% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,047 | 2,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 53.6% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $231 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 13% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (12,268 students vs. 1,335 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 131.3% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($26,928.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.3% higher at AMU than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($26,928.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than AMU ($20,183 vs. $23,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 39% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($10,160 vs. $14,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (100% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 421.1% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($19,967 vs. $3,832)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than AMU (44.8%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or AMU? 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 AMU and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is higher than Ave Maria University (45% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $2,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($22,428 vs. $25,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/