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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,301 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,874 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,983 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,372 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,875 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 6,372 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (10,301 students vs. 3,721 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is 366.4% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($38,976.00 vs. $30,857.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($21,846 vs. $38,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 51.8% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($8,480 vs. $12,874)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach students is 78.3% larger than aid received Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($20,372 vs. $11,428)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (3.8)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (64.5%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (70% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $9,000 more per year than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $58,200)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $1,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($23,812 vs. $25,000)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/