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Valencia College WPI Stetson University Lynn University Everglades University UCF Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Middle Georgia College Seminole State| Polk State College | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #621 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 52% |
Admission |
PSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | - | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $258 |
Diversity |
PSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
PSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 78% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 8,180 students)
PSC vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is 349.5% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($11,160.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide than Polk State College ($11,160.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($9,588 vs. $17,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 9.3% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($8,339 vs. $9,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Polk State College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (71% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students is 19.2% larger than aid received Polk State College ($3,776 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
PSC vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $33,200 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($9,500 vs. $25,000)
- PSC graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($98 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/