Pepperdine vs Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Pepperdine University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, while both offering exceptional educational experiences, stand apart in their unique offerings and student demographics. Pepperdine, a private Christian university in Malibu, California, boasts a lower acceptance rate and a higher graduation rate compared to Embry-Riddle, a private university in Prescott, Arizona, known for its strong focus on aviation and aerospace. While Pepperdine's student body is predominantly White, Embry-Riddle's student population is more diverse, with a significant proportion of international students. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further distinctions between these two esteemed institutions, including popular majors, tuition fees, and financial aid opportunities, to determine the best fit for your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott	Pepperdine University
Overview
Location	Prescott, Arizona	Malibu, California
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	78.0%	93.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Churches of Christ

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.8%	52.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65
SAT range	1140 - 1350	1260 - 1440
ACT range	22 - 29	25 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	30.0%	19.0%
Students submitting ACT score	26.0%	3.0%
Total number of applicants	3,659	11,855
Total number of admissions given out	2,699	6,249
Admitted students who chose to enroll	749	1,024
Yield rate	27.8%	16.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$58,036	$80,152
Average net price	$37,501	$40,945
Tuition	$37,512	$59,450
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,600 Meal plan: $5,136	$16,700
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $19,062	96.0% Average amount $36,967
Students receiving federal student loan	46.0% Average amount $5,190	38.0% Average amount $5,171
Students taking out private loans	20.0% Average amount $29,106	9.0% Average amount $12,899

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,033 Men 73.4% Women 26.6%	3,708 Men 42.3% Women 57.7%
Graduate students	38 Men 81.6% Women 18.4%	6,738 Men 30.2% Women 69.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	71.7%	46.9%
International students	8.5%	8.3%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,375	2,579
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 Texas Washington Colorado Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Social Sciences Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business Physical Science	Business Psychology Legal Profession Education Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	13:1
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%	83.0%
Dropout rate	28.4%	16.6%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
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	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,699 Year 2: $92,733 Year 3: $106,087 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $64,518 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $93,293 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $97,829 Year 2: $96,691 Year 3: $91,701 Law (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $66,898 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $90,146 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,350 Year 2: $62,508 Year 3: $75,589 Public Policy Analysis (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,825 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $71,546 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,559 Year 2: $57,770 Year 3: $70,082 International Business (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,228 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $65,821 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,799 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $58,854 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,780 Year 2: $46,156 Year 3: $56,663

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