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Morgan State Bowie State University Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Wilmington University Temple Salisbury UMES VSU SHU NSU North Carolina Central University UD| Delaware State University | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delaware State University | OC | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 63% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $124 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Delaware State University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delaware State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 4,905 students)
Delaware State University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or OC?
- Delaware State University is 79.2% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($7,038.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.2% higher at Delaware State University than Olympic College ($16,960.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than Delaware State University ($11,629 vs. $11,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 34.4% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($10,500 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware State University than Olympic College (76% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is 166.1% larger than aid received Olympic College ($13,881 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Delaware State University .
Delaware State University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University or OC? 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 OC and Delaware State University.
- Graduates from Delaware State University earn on average $800 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $28,500)
- OC graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($124 vs. $294)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/