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U of A Penn State UVM UC Riverside UMass JMU San Diego State UB Rutgers Virginia Tech TCNJ UConn| Arizona State University | University of Delaware | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | UD | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Newark, DE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 24,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #151 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | udel.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | UD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $13,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $35,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $18,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $12,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
ASU | UD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 35,362 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 26,101 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1190/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | UD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | UD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $24,203 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $250 |
Diversity |
ASU | UD | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | UD | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 65% | ||
Campus |
ASU | UD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 24,039 students)
ASU vs. UD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UD?
- University of Delaware is 21.8% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $10,978.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at UD than Arizona State University ($35,890.00 vs. $29,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than UD ($14,808 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 3.4% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($14,234 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than University of Delaware (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 0% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($12,381 vs. $12,375)
ASU vs. UD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UD or ASU .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 40 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming UD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than UD (73.8%)
ASU vs. UD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or UD? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UD and ASU.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Arizona State University (78% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $8,700 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $52,600)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $3,925 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($20,278 vs. $24,203)
- ASU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($209 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/