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Overview |
Delaware State University | BBC | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 552 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $182 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Delaware State University | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | BBC | ||
| 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
- Delaware State University is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 552 students)
Delaware State University vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or BBC?
- Clarks Summit University is 322% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $7,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at BBC than Delaware State University ($29,700.00 vs. $16,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than BBC ($11,886 vs. $16,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 93.3% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($7,300 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Delaware State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 42.5% larger than aid received Delaware State University ($19,782 vs. $13,881)
Delaware State University vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Delaware State University .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Delaware State University (3.09)
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (65.2%) than Delaware State University (54.9%)
Delaware State University vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University or BBC? 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 BBC and Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Delaware State University (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Delaware State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $10,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $28,500)
- BBC graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($182 vs. $294)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/