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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University WPI Florida Jacksonville State University FGCU| Jacksonville University | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 52% |
Admission |
JU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
JU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $258 |
Diversity |
JU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 15% |
Students |
JU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 78% | ||
Campus |
JU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Jacksonville University is 290% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290% higher at JU than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($43,520.00 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 JU ($17,002 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 75.4% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($9,112 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 747.1% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($31,988 vs. $3,776)
JU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (57.7%)
JU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is higher than Jacksonville University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $12,400 more per year than JU graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $54,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,000)
- JU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($233 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/