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Overview |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | SPU | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,301 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #310 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | erau.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,976 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,976 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,874 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,983 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,372 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,875 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 6,372 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $264 |
Diversity |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 73% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 8% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (10,301 students vs. 3,118 students)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or SPU?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is 6.8% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach than Seattle Pacific University ($38,976.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($26,549 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 Seattle Pacific University ($12,874 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 24.5% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($25,359 vs. $20,372)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (64.5%)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or SPU? 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 SPU and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $16,800 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $50,400)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach students graduate with a $603 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,603)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($258 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/