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Overview |
UofSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,653 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,528 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,880 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 52% |
Admission |
UofSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,188 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 27,022 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UofSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
UofSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
UofSC | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 78% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 11,574 students)
UofSC vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.4% higher at UofSC than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($33,528.00 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 UofSC ($17,002 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 29.3% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($9,112 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Columbia students is 82.2% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($6,880 vs. $3,776)
UofSC vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC 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 UofSC .
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (57.7%)
UofSC vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC 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 UofSC.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $15,500 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $51,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More UofSC 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/