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Overview |
UD | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 3,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #394 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | wit.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $15,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $37,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $18,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
UD | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 5,537 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 5,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UD | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $62,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
UD | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UD | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Wentworth Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 3,920 students)
UD vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Wentworth Institute of Technology?
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is 185.4% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($38,160.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Wentworth Institute of Technology than University of Delaware ($38,160.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($18,044 vs. $37,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 8.3% lower than costs at Wentworth Institute of Technology ($14,234 vs. $15,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology than University of Delaware (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wentworth Institute of Technology students is 47.4% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($18,237 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Wentworth Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wentworth Institute of Technology or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 94 points higher than at Wentworth Institute of Technology (1104)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (3.39)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or Wentworth Institute of Technology? 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Wentworth Institute of Technology (78% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wentworth Institute of Technology earn on average $1,000 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($62,300 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/