Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Southern Methodist's SAT midpoint is 155 points higher than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach's
SAT midpoint - 2
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach's yield is 8 pts higher than Southern Methodist's
Yield rate - 3
Southern Methodist admits 63% vs. 65% at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachSelective
- Southern MethodistVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachTest-optional
- Southern MethodistTest-optional
How they read a record
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
Southern Methodist
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Southern Methodist |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why