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WPI Stetson University Lynn University Everglades University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Middle Georgia College| High Point University | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HPU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #621 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 52% |
Admission |
HPU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $258 |
Diversity |
HPU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
HPU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 78% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 5,981 students)
HPU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- High Point University is 228.3% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.3% higher at HPU than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($36,636.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than HPU ($17,002 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 81.3% lower than costs at High Point University ($9,112 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at High Point University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (94% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 401.3% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($18,930 vs. $3,776)
HPU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or HPU .
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (57.7%)
HPU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and HPU.
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $25,200 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $2,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($22,421 vs. $25,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide 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/