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Overview |
UD | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UD | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
UD | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UD | Westminster College | ||
| 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 1,211 students)
UD vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 184.2% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Westminster College than University of Delaware ($38,000.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Westminster College ($18,044 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 19.6% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($11,900 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than University of Delaware (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 144.5% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($30,252 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 170 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming UD students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Westminster College (78% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $15,600 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $45,700)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/