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Florida Tech Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Westmont College Biola University USD Pepperdine San Diego State Azusa Pacific University Chapman UCSD USF Loyola Marymount| Point Loma Nazarene University | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 10,301 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #310 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $38,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $38,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $12,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $38,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $20,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
PLNU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 9,875 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 6,372 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
PLNU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 64% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (10,301 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at PLNU than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($40,400.00 vs. $38,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($34,933 vs. $38,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 9.1% lower than costs at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach ($11,800 vs. $12,874)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach students is 4.9% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($20,372 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or PLNU .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (64.5%)
PLNU vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach? 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-Daytona Beach and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (72% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $13,700 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $53,500)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach and PLNU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach and PLNU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/