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UNF University of South Alabama UCF FGCU Florida State FAU University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida USF Main Campus FIU WPI UT| The University of West Florida | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The University of West Florida | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,371 | 12,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #735 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwf.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of West Florida | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,319 | $11,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,587 | $11,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,432 | $10,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,908 | $20,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,018 | $3,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 31% |
Admission |
The University of West Florida | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,831 | 2,047 | ||
| Admitted | 5,591 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.9% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1070/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
The University of West Florida | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of West Florida | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
The University of West Florida | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
The University of West Florida | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 81% | ||
Campus |
The University of West Florida | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of West Florida is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide based on total student enrollment (14,371 students vs. 12,268 students)
The University of West Florida vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of West Florida or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is 169.5% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($11,640.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at The University of West Florida than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($16,587.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ($8,908 vs. $20,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 22.4% lower than costs at The University of West Florida ($10,160 vs. $12,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of West Florida than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (84% vs. 31%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of West Florida students is 187.5% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($11,018 vs. $3,832)
The University of West Florida vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than The University of West Florida (56.9%)
The University of West Florida vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida.
- The graduation rate at The University of West Florida is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $26,000 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of West Florida students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/