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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Pacific | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,301 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,874 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,983 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,372 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,875 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 6,372 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 12% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (10,301 students vs. 3,559 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Pacific than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($50,884.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($33,472 vs. $38,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach are 11.9% lower than costs at Pacific University ($12,874 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 63.7% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($33,340 vs. $20,372)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Pacific (3.73)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (64.5%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $20,400 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $46,800)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach students graduate with a $1,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,156)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/