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Overview |
CU Boulder | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 10,301 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #310 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $38,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $38,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $12,874 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $38,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $20,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 97% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 9,875 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 6,372 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
CU Boulder | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 64% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 10,301 students)
CU Boulder vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is 238.3% more expensive to attend than CU Boulder for in-state tuition ($38,976.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach than University of Colorado Boulder ($38,976.00 vs. $38,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Boulder than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ($21,836 vs. $38,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach are 25.4% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($12,874 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach than University of Colorado Boulder (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach students is 94.4% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($20,372 vs. $10,477)
CU Boulder vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder .
- Accepted freshman Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (64.5%)
CU Boulder vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn on average $10,300 more per year than CU Boulder graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $56,900)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/