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Florida Tech Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Ursinus College UCF Florida Purdue LVC FSCJ WCU Penn State Abington University of Scranton Eastern University| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,301 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,874 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,983 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,372 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,875 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 6,372 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (10,301 students vs. 3,026 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Arcadia than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($46,430.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($29,692 vs. $38,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach are 6.6% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,874 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 51.8% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($30,934 vs. $20,372)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (64.5%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $20,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $46,400)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/