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UCF Miami Florida Tech Florida State Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Nova FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida USF Main Campus FGCU UNF| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach | Florida International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FIU | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,301 | 55,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | #622 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | fiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $4,721 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $16,529 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,874 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,983 | $9,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,372 | $11,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,875 | 17,343 | ||
| Admitted | 6,372 | 11,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1060/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,228 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $178 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FIU | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 67% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FIU | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | FIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 10,301 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. FIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or FIU?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is 725.6% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.8% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach than Florida International University ($38,976.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($9,881 vs. $38,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 11% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($11,600 vs. $12,874)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach than Florida International University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach students is 83.7% larger than aid received Florida International University ($20,372 vs. $11,087)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. FIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or FIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach .
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (3.88)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than FIU (63.9%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. FIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or FIU? 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 FIU and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is higher than Florida International University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $17,300 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $49,900)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $7,772 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($17,228 vs. $25,000)
- FIU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($178 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/