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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Mercer | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,301 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | #236 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,874 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,983 | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,372 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,875 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 6,372 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Mercer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (10,301 students vs. 8,889 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Mercer?
- Mercer University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Mercer than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($39,408.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($22,087 vs. $38,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach are 9.1% lower than costs at Mercer University ($12,874 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 65.6% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($33,740 vs. $20,372)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (3.88)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (64.5%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Mercer? 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 Mercer and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $9,900 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Mercer University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/