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Florida Tech Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Skidmore College Lipscomb Belmont Union College UCF Florida Samford University Denison Purdue FSCJ| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Union University | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,301 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,874 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,983 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,372 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,875 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 6,372 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (10,301 students vs. 2,731 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Union University?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach than Union University ($38,976.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($28,585 vs. $38,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 19.9% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($10,740 vs. $12,874)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 40% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($28,520 vs. $20,372)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University 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 Union University (3.8)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than Union University (52.6%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Union 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 Union University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $19,000 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $160 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($24,840 vs. $25,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/