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Overview |
UD | USF Main Campus | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 49,600 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | usf.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | USF Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $4,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $15,473 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $12,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $11,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $11,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 87% |
Admission |
UD | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 65,568 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 28,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 43.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UD | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | USF Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $19,147 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $197 |
Diversity |
UD | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UD | USF Main Campus | ||
| 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 South Florida Main Campus is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 24,039 students)
UD vs. USF Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or USF Main Campus?
- University of Delaware is 193.3% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132% higher at UD than University of South Florida Main Campus ($35,890.00 vs. $15,473.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Florida Main Campus than UD ($11,004 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Florida Main Campus are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($12,622 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than University of South Florida Main Campus (88% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 11.8% larger than aid received University of South Florida Main Campus ($12,375 vs. $11,066)
UD vs. USF Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or USF Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF Main Campus or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 21 points higher than at USF Main Campus (1177)
- Incoming UD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USF Main Campus (26)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at USF Main Campus (3.64)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
UD vs. USF Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or USF Main Campus? 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 USF Main Campus and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of South Florida Main Campus (78% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $14,800 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $46,500)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $5,056 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($19,147 vs. $24,203)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($197 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/