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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach vs University of West Florida

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach University of West Florida
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 65% 58%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,160-1,360 1,020-1,230
ACT range (mid 50%) 24-30 20-27
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $41,272 $9,364
Sticker cost of attendance $64,632 $19,947
Graduation rate 67% 59%
Retention rate 88% 89%
Undergraduates 7,860 9,330
Student-faculty ratio 18:1 22:1
Setting Daytona Beach, FL Pensacola, 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 University of West Florida harder to get into?

University of West Florida is more selective, with a 58% 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 University of West Florida?

University of West Florida has the lower average net price ($9,364 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.