Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs. Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA)

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  • Both Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach and Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) are private.
  • Both schools are located in Florida.
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has more expensive tuition of $42,304 than PBA ($37,990).
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has tighter acceptance rate of 74.91% than PBA (97.39%).
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than PBA (1,110).
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is larger with 10,301 students than PBA (3,828 students).
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

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#11 in Florida
Rankings#5 in Florida
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Daytona Beach, FLLocationWest Palm Beach, FL
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachKnown asPBA
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$42,304Undergraduate$37,990
$21,964Graduate$12,977
$21,631Financial Aid$20,990
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee
74.91%Acceptance Rate97.39%
39.69%Yield39.66%
1,230 SAT, 26 ACTTest Scores1,110 SAT, 23 ACT
Student Population
10,301Total Students3,828
9,533Undergraduate3,027
768Graduate801
64Online Enrollment280
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
63%Graduation Rate56%
Transfer-out Rate
82%Retention Rate76%
$70,300Average Earning after Graduation$48,000
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,503)
$7,700 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400)
$6,120 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
342 Full-time
31 Part-time
Number of Faculties164 Full-time
162 Part-time
1,514 Full-time
54 Part-time
Number of Staffs396 Full-time
215 Part-time
$92,181 for Faculties
$63,274 Part-time
Average Salary$73,951 for Faculties
$55,647 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023