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Oakwood University WPI Union College Stetson University Andrews University Lynn University Everglades University Southwestern Adventist University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Middle Georgia College| Southern Adventist University | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Adventist University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Collegedale, TN | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,154 | 12,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southern.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Adventist University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,350 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,350 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,374 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,495 | $3,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 31% |
Admission |
Southern Adventist University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,731 | 2,047 | ||
| Admitted | 1,819 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.7% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1270 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Southern Adventist University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Adventist University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Adventist University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Southern Adventist University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Southern Adventist University | 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (12,268 students vs. 3,154 students)
Southern Adventist University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Adventist University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Southern Adventist University is 109.2% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($24,350.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.2% higher at Southern Adventist University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($24,350.00 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 Southern Adventist University ($20,183 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 20.1% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($8,460 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (100% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 226.1% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($12,495 vs. $3,832)
Southern Adventist University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Adventist University 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 Southern Adventist University .
- Southern Adventist University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (61.7%)
Southern Adventist University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Adventist University 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 Southern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $22,600 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $44,600)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/