Built by MIT Lincoln Laboratory engineers, Berkeley, University of California admissions officers, and Ivy League counselors. Proud partner of The Haq Foundation.
AdmissionsOS

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs Nova Southeastern University

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Nova Southeastern University
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 65% 73%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,160-1,360 1,030-1,300
ACT range (mid 50%) 24-30 19-28
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $41,272 $30,371
Sticker cost of attendance $64,632 $56,692
Graduation rate 67% 63%
Retention rate 88% 76%
Undergraduates 7,860 7,240
Student-faculty ratio 18:1 16:1
Setting Daytona Beach, FL Fort Lauderdale, FL
Type Private nonprofit Private nonprofit
Application fee n/a $50
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 Nova Southeastern University harder to get into?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is more selective, with a 65% acceptance rate versus 73% at Nova Southeastern University. 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 Nova Southeastern University?

Nova Southeastern University has the lower average net price ($30,371 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.