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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs Florida Gulf Coast University

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Florida Gulf Coast University
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 65% 63%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,160-1,360 1,040-1,200
ACT range (mid 50%) 24-30 20-25
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $41,272 $12,568
Sticker cost of attendance $64,632 $20,807
Graduation rate 67% 57%
Retention rate 88% 83%
Undergraduates 7,860 13,874
Student-faculty ratio 18:1 20:1
Setting Daytona Beach, FL Fort Myers, FL
Type Private nonprofit Public
Application fee n/a $30
Test policy n/a Required

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Florida Gulf Coast University harder to get into?

Florida Gulf Coast University is more selective, with a 63% acceptance rate versus 65% at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach or Florida Gulf Coast University?

Florida Gulf Coast University has the lower average net price ($12,568 versus $41,272). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.