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Overview |
Delaware State University | UB | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,828 | 3,101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #925 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | ubalt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,544 | $7,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $21,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,634 | $19,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,555 | $17,253 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $8,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,542 | 173 | ||
| Admitted | 4,651 | 148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1070 | 1010/1110 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $60,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $222 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Delaware State University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | UB | ||
| 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 UB based on total student enrollment (5,828 students vs. 3,101 students)
Delaware State University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or UB?
- Delaware State University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($8,544.00 vs. $7,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at UB than Delaware State University ($21,160.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than UB ($15,555 vs. $17,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware State University are 41.9% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($13,634 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Delaware State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is 34.1% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($11,842 vs. $8,833)
Delaware State University vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Delaware State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Baltimore (972) is 80 points higher than at Delaware State University (892)
- Incoming UB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Delaware State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Delaware State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Delaware State University (61.7%)
Delaware State University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University or UB? 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 UB and Delaware State University.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $24,000 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $36,600)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,500)
- UB graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($222 vs. $294)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/