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Overview |
Alabama | UD | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Newark, DE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 24,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #151 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | udel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $13,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $35,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $18,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $12,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 88% |
Admission |
Alabama | UD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 35,362 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 26,101 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1190/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | UD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $24,203 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $250 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | UD | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 24,039 students)
Alabama vs. UD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UD?
- University of Delaware is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at UD than The University of Alabama ($35,890.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Alabama ($18,044 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 1.3% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($14,234 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than The University of Alabama (88% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 26.7% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($15,683 vs. $12,375)
Alabama vs. UD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UD or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 17 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than UD (73.8%)
Alabama vs. UD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than The University of Alabama (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $11,400 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $49,900)
- The University of Alabama students graduate with a $453 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($23,750 vs. $24,203)
- Alabama graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($245 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/