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UT Lynn University FGCU FAU Nova Southeastern University WPI UCF Stetson University Flagler Eckerd College ISU| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,875 | 12,268 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,990 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,990 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,103 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,541 | $3,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 31% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,657 | 2,047 | ||
| Admitted | 6,763 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $258 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (12,268 students vs. 3,875 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 217.8% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($36,990.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.8% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($36,990.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than Palm Beach Atlantic ($20,183 vs. $31,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 24.1% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($10,160 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (100% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 540.4% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($24,541 vs. $3,832)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Palm Beach Atlantic .
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (61.7%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Palm Beach Atlantic is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $20,900 more per year than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $46,300)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($22,704 vs. $25,000)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($234 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/