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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | CofC | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,070 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,680 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,680 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,670 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,550 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,422 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,286 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 6,818 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 11,070 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or CofC?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is 225% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($40,680.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach than College of Charleston ($40,680.00 vs. $36,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($20,806 vs. $41,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach are 2.6% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($13,670 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach than College of Charleston (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach students is 87.8% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($18,422 vs. $9,811)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (3.88)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (66.3%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or CofC? 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 CofC and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $21,000 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/