PUC-Angwin vs Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Pacific Union College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Pacific Union College, a private Christian liberal arts college, boasts a tight-knit community and a focus on holistic development. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, a private research university, excels in aviation and aerospace education, preparing students for careers in the industry. With varying acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, these universities cater to different aspirations and learning styles. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Pacific Union College
Overview
Location	Prescott, Arizona	Angwin, California
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Rural: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	78.0%	61.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.8%	57.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1140 - 1350	N/A
ACT range	22 - 29	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	30.0%
Students submitting ACT score	26.0%
Total number of applicants	3,659	1,216
Total number of admissions given out	2,699	702
Admitted students who chose to enroll	749	130
Yield rate	27.8%	18.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$58,036	$55,246
Average net price	$37,501	$22,767
Tuition	$37,512	$31,101
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,600 Meal plan: $5,136	Room/dormitory: $5,112 Meal plan: $3,804
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $19,062	99.0% Average amount $22,072
Students receiving federal student loan	46.0% Average amount $5,190	61.0% Average amount $5,294
Students taking out private loans	20.0% Average amount $29,106	2.0% Average amount $18,511

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,033 Men 73.4% Women 26.6%	825 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%
Graduate students	38 Men 81.6% Women 18.4%	4 Men 25.0% Women 75.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	71.7%	21.1%
International students	8.5%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	1,375	1,200
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Arizona California Colorado Washington Texas	California Oregon Hawaii Nevada Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Social Sciences Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business Physical Science	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Communication and Journalism Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.9%	39.6%
Dropout rate	28.4%	6.0%
Transferred out	N/A	53.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Air Transportation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,896 Year 2: $77,039 Year 3: $84,059 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,540 Year 2: $65,080 Year 3: $77,320 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,674 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $68,673 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,141 Year 2: $59,314 Year 3: $65,858 Air Transportation (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,995 Year 2: $48,833 Year 3: $61,969 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,234 Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $59,418 International Relations and National Security Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,978 Year 2: $36,134 Year 3: $48,410 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,001 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: N/A Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: N/A Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,282 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $92,597 Year 2: $92,410 Year 3: $107,830 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $50,701 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,215 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,250 Year 2: $31,839 Year 3: N/A

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