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Overview |
Delaware State University | CW | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 24.5% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $247 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | CW | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Delaware State University | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delaware State University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 828 students)
Delaware State University vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or CW?
- The College of Westchester is 214.2% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $7,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at CW than Delaware State University ($22,113.00 vs. $16,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Delaware State University ($10,891 vs. $11,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 48.2% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($9,520 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Delaware State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 33.7% larger than aid received Delaware State University ($18,559 vs. $13,881)
Delaware State University vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Delaware State University .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Delaware State University (54.9%)
Delaware State University vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University or CW? 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 CW and Delaware State University.
- Graduates from The College of Westchester earn on average $3,200 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $36,600)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $4,606 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($23,894 vs. $28,500)
- CW graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($247 vs. $294)
- More Delaware State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/