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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Nova | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,301 | 20,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | nova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Nova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,874 | $14,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,983 | $29,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,372 | $23,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Nova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,875 | 16,789 | ||
| Admitted | 6,372 | 12,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | Nova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Nova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $259 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Nova | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Nova | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Nova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nova Southeastern University is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach based on total student enrollment (20,948 students vs. 10,301 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Nova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Nova?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is 13% more expensive to attend than Nova for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach than Nova Southeastern University ($38,976.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nova Southeastern University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($29,589 vs. $38,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach are 13.3% lower than costs at Nova Southeastern University ($12,874 vs. $14,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nova Southeastern University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nova Southeastern University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($23,958 vs. $20,372)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Nova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Nova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nova or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach .
- Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (3.88)
- Nova has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (64.5%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Nova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Nova? 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 Nova and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
- The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is higher than Nova Southeastern University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $13,900 more per year than Nova graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $53,300)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Nova graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,100)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Nova graduates. ($258 vs. $259)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/