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Overview |
UD | OU | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
UD | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $206 |
Diversity |
UD | OU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UD | OU | ||
| 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 Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 24,039 students)
UD vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or OU?
- University of Delaware is 171.7% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at UD than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($35,890.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than OU ($18,044 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 10.9% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($14,234 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of Delaware (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 17.2% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,375 vs. $10,561)
UD vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 6 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming UD students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at OU (3.66)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than OU (72.9%)
UD vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or OU? 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 OU and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (78% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $2,000 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $59,300)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $4,203 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,203)
- OU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($206 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/