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Overview |
FSW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,326 | 10,301 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $38,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $38,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $12,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,792 | $38,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,728 | $20,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
FSW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,875 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,372 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
FSW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $258 |
Diversity |
FSW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
FSW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 64% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 10,301 students)
FSW vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is 1,500% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 299.8% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach than Florida SouthWestern State College ($38,976.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($7,792 vs. $38,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 28.2% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($10,044 vs. $12,874)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida SouthWestern State College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach students is 255.7% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($20,372 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or FSW .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach? 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-Daytona Beach and FSW.
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $29,800 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($9,000 vs. $25,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($93 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/