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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,301 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,874 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,983 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,372 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,875 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 6,372 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $332 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (10,301 students vs. 1,830 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Claflin University?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is 136.6% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.6% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach than Claflin University ($38,976.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($19,951 vs. $38,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 35.8% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($9,480 vs. $12,874)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach than Claflin University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach students is 48.6% larger than aid received Claflin University ($20,372 vs. $13,707)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (64.5%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is higher than Claflin University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $36,500 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $30,700)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach students graduate with a $7,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,184)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($258 vs. $332)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/