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Overview |
UD | BU | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 36,624 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | bu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | BU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $63,798 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $63,798 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $18,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $27,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $55,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 50% |
Admission |
UD | BU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 80,495 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 8,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1400/1520 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | BU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | BU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $72,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | BU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UD | BU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 61% | ||
Campus |
UD | BU | ||
| 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
- Boston University is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (36,624 students vs. 24,221 students)
UD vs. BU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or BU?
- Boston University is 354.4% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($63,798.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at BU than University of Delaware ($63,798.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than BU ($17,716 vs. $27,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 22.1% lower than costs at Boston University ($14,838 vs. $18,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Boston University (87% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 323.8% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($55,080 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. BU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or BU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BU or UD .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 105 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming BU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at BU (3.79)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than BU (10.8%)
UD vs. BU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or BU? 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 BU and UD.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than University of Delaware (85% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $10,700 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/