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Overview |
Delaware State University | WSC | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | WSC | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $207 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Delaware State University | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | WSC | ||
| 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 WSC based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 4,773 students)
Delaware State University vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or WSC?
- Delaware State University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($7,038.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.5% higher at Delaware State University than Wayne State College ($16,960.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than WSC ($11,886 vs. $14,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 59.1% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($8,870 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State College than Delaware State University (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is 77.1% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($13,881 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Delaware State University .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Delaware State University (3.09)
Delaware State University vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University or WSC? 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 WSC and Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at WSC is higher than Delaware State University (51% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Wayne State College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $36,600)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $8,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($20,050 vs. $28,500)
- WSC graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($207 vs. $294)
- More WSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/