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Overview |
Biola University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,296 | 11,070 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #260 | #321 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,704 | $40,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,704 | $40,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,234 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,510 | $41,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,096 | $18,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Biola University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,003 | 10,286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,405 | 6,818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Biola University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Biola University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| 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
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is larger than than Biola University based on total student enrollment (11,070 students vs. 5,296 students)
Biola University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
- Biola University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach for in-state tuition ($46,704.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Biola University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($46,704.00 vs. $40,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($30,510 vs. $41,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 21.7% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($11,234 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 52.5% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($28,096 vs. $18,422)
Biola University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Biola University .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Biola University (60.1%)
Biola University vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $18,300 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/