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Overview |
UD | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 69% |
Admission |
UD | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1115/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UD | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 52% | ||
Campus |
UD | UNCSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 1,104 students)
UD vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or UNCSA?
- University of Delaware is 105.8% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at UD than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($35,890.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than UD ($11,251 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 10.3% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($12,902 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (88% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 13.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,375 vs. $10,868)
UD vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 90 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming UD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UD vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (78% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $22,200 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $39,100)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/