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George Washington Penn State UVM UMass JMU Rutgers Virginia Tech Georgetown TCNJ UConn UMBC Binghamton University| University of Delaware | American University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UD | AU | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 13,019 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | american.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $55,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $55,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $17,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $40,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $31,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 62% |
Admission |
UD | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 17,786 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 8,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 47.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $250 |
Diversity |
UD | AU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UD | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 94% | ||
Campus |
UD | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 13,019 students)
UD vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or AU?
- American University is 296.9% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($55,724.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at AU than University of Delaware ($55,724.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than AU ($17,716 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 14.7% lower than costs at American University ($14,838 vs. $17,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than American University (87% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 141.6% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($31,402 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or UD .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 54 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at AU (3.7)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than AU (47.4%)
UD vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or AU? 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 AU and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than American University (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $3,500 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $47 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($24,203 vs. $24,250)
- American University and UD graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($250 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/