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Prescott, AZ · Glendale, AZ
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Arizona Christian University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $40,287/yr | $32,839/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $39,171/yr | $30,522/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,666 | $23,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $37,924/yr | $29,991/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $37,346/yr | $32,259/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $37,587/yr | $34,557/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $42,834/yr | $34,323/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $251/mo | $244/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,928/yr | $14,700/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $20,452/yr | $21,900/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $1,870/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,480/yr | $6,660/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $62,798/yr | $54,792/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,149/yr | $35,098/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $44,149/yr | $35,098/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 18% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 35% | 70% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 77% | 71% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1140–1370 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1250 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–29 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–29 · Math 22–30 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,886 | 1,251 |
| Students accepted | 2,922 | 931 |
| Students who enrolled | 833 | 376 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 29% | 40% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 34% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 27% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 68% | 40% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 54% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $84,131/yr | $51,612/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $55,392–$112,155 | $30,988–$72,457 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 72% | 47% |
| White students graduating | 69% | 52% |
| Black students graduating | 67% | 17% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 61% | 28% |
| Asian students graduating | 72% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $65,391/yr | $39,524/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 85% | 60% |
| Graduate on time | 46% | 31% |
| Pell students who graduate | 66% | 36% |
| First-gen students who finish | 44% | 24% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 31% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 29% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $76,224/yr | $46,781/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Engineering 33% · Transportation & Materials Moving 33% · Social Sciences 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 38% · Education 14% · Psychology 10% |
| Most popular program | Engineering — 33% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 38% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Transportation & Materials Moving — 33% of degrees | Education — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Physical Sciences — 4% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Security Science and Technology — $94,550/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $40,702/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 48% | 7.2% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,218 | 1,165 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 35 | 40 |
| Average professor pay | $10,066/mo | $5,223/mo |
| Full-time professors | 81% | 27% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $38,662 | $36,206 |
| Setting | City (small) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Glendale, AZ |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1978 | 1960 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Branch campus | Main campus |
| International students | 8.1% | 4.1% |
| Men | 72% | 59% |
| Women | 28% | 41% |
| White students | 54% | 48% |
| Black students | 2.4% | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 28% |
| Asian students | 6.6% | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| Other / not reported | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 36% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 5% | 5.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $17,147/yr | $3,977/yr |
| Endowment | $88.2M | $727,690 |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,474 | 650 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,400/yr | $5,700/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,702/yr | $6,826/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Undenominational |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division II | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 230 | 520 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.9M | $10.2M |
| Athletics budget | $6.4M | $14.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.4M | $14.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $40,284 | $20,920 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.