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Overview |
Delaware State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 1,108 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | #1013 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | st-aug.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $10,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $10,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $8,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $20,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $11,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 94% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | 4,918 | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | 2,894 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 58.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 12/16 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 780/940 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $34,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $357 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Delaware State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| 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. Augustine's College based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 1,108 students)
Delaware State University vs. St. Augustine's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or St. Augustine's College?
- Saint Augustines College is 55.8% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($10,968.00 vs. $7,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Delaware State University than Saint Augustines College ($16,960.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than St. Augustine's College ($11,886 vs. $20,081)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Augustines College are 57.8% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($8,942 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Augustines College than Delaware State University (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Saint Augustines College ($13,881 vs. $11,769)
Delaware State University vs. St. Augustine's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or St. Augustine's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Augustine's College or Delaware State University .
- The average SAT score at Delaware State University (892) is 151 points higher than at St. Augustine's College (741)
- Incoming Delaware State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at St. Augustine's College (15)
- Accepted freshman Delaware State University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at St. Augustine's College (2.5)
- St. Augustine's College has a higher acceptance rate (58.8%) than Delaware State University (54.9%)
Delaware State University vs. St. Augustine's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University or St. Augustine's 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 St. Augustine's College and Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at Delaware State University is higher than Saint Augustines College (35% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Delaware State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than St. Augustine's College graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $28,300)
- Delaware State University students graduate with a $6,120 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($28,500 vs. $34,620)
- Delaware State University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($294 vs. $357)
- More Delaware State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Augustine's College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/