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Overview |
UD | ASU | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 47% |
Admission |
UD | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UD | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $211 |
Diversity |
UD | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UD | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 20,436 students)
UD vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or ASU?
- University of Delaware is 215.2% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at UD than Appalachian State University ($35,890.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than UD ($13,084 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 22.9% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($11,582 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Appalachian State University (88% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 66.3% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($12,375 vs. $7,443)
UD vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 41 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming UD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at UD (3.94)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or ASU? 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 ASU and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Appalachian State University (78% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $19,700 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $3,703 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,203)
- ASU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($211 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/