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Overview |
UD | Fisher | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UD | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $247 |
Diversity |
UD | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UD | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 3,621 students)
UD vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Fisher?
- Saint John Fisher College is 174.9% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Fisher than University of Delaware ($36,748.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Fisher ($18,044 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 4.2% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,666 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than University of Delaware (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 79% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($22,155 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 111 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming UD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Fisher (73%)
UD vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or Fisher? 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 Fisher and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Saint John Fisher College (78% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $10,500 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $50,800)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $303 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($23,900 vs. $24,203)
- Fisher graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($247 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher 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/