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Overview |
USC Aiken | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Aiken, SC | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,855 | 12,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usca.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Aiken | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,398 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,856 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,736 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,697 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,701 | $3,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 31% |
Admission |
USC Aiken | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,905 | 2,047 | ||
| Admitted | 2,316 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.6% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USC Aiken | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Aiken | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
USC Aiken | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
USC Aiken | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 81% | ||
Campus |
USC Aiken | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (12,268 students vs. 3,855 students)
USC Aiken vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Aiken or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is 11.9% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.2% higher at USC Aiken than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($20,856.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($11,697 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 16.3% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($8,736 vs. $10,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (98% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 153.2% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($9,701 vs. $3,832)
USC Aiken vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC Aiken 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 USC Aiken .
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (61.7%)
USC Aiken vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Aiken 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 USC Aiken.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $27,600 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $39,600)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken 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/