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Overview |
UD | U of R | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 71% |
Admission |
UD | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
UD | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $253 |
Diversity |
UD | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UD | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UD | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 U of R based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 12,197 students)
UD vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 352.9% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at U of R than University of Delaware ($60,550.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than U of R ($18,044 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 28.1% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,234 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than University of Rochester (88% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 220.9% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($39,715 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or UD .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at U of R (3.75)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than U of R (38.9%)
UD vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or U of R? 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 U of R and UD.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than University of Delaware (83% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $9,700 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $297 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($24,203 vs. $24,500)
- UD graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($250 vs. $253)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/