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Overview |
Delaware State University | St. Joe's | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Rutland, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | csj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | St. Joe's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 0% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | St. Joe's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | St. Joe's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | St. Joe's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $24,612 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $254 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | St. Joe's | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Delaware State University | St. Joe's | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | St. Joe's | ||
| 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 St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 227 students)
Delaware State University vs. St. Joe's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or St. Joe's?
- College of St Joseph is 148.7% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($17,500.00 vs. $7,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at St. Joe's than Delaware State University ($17,500.00 vs. $16,960.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of St Joseph are 17.6% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($12,000 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware State University than College of St Joseph (76% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($13,881 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or St. Joe's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Joe's or Delaware State University .
- Accepted freshman St. Joe's students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Delaware State University (3.09)
Delaware State University vs. St. Joe's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University or St. Joe's? 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 St. Joe's and Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at St. Joe's is higher than Delaware State University (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from College of St Joseph earn on average $1,000 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $36,600)
- College of St Joseph students graduate with a $3,888 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($24,612 vs. $28,500)
- St. Joe's graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($254 vs. $294)
- More St. Joe's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/