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Overview |
Delaware State University | Villa | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 730/1050 | ||
| 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 | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $206 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Delaware State University | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delaware State University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 465 students)
Delaware State University vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or Villa?
- Villa Maria College is 268.4% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($25,930.00 vs. $7,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Villa than Delaware State University ($25,930.00 vs. $16,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than Villa ($11,886 vs. $14,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 63.7% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($8,620 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villa Maria College than Delaware State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villa Maria College students is 26.5% larger than aid received Delaware State University ($17,558 vs. $13,881)
Delaware State University vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or Delaware State University .
- Accepted freshman Delaware State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Delaware State University (54.9%)
Delaware State University vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University or Villa? 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 Villa and Delaware State University.
- Graduates from Delaware State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,500)
- Villa graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($206 vs. $294)
- More Villa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/