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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Belmont | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,301 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,874 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,983 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,372 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,875 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 6,372 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1150/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $225 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Belmont | ||
| 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 Belmont based on total student enrollment (10,301 students vs. 8,910 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Belmont?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach than Belmont University ($38,976.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($36,225 vs. $38,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach are 6.2% lower than costs at Belmont University ($12,874 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach than Belmont University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($22,080 vs. $20,372)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Belmont (3.83)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (64.5%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $18,100 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $3,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($21,780 vs. $25,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/