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Overview |
UD | EC | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UD | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | EC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UD | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UD | EC | ||
| 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 657 students)
UD vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or EC?
- Elmira College is 157.5% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at UD than Elmira College ($37,680.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than EC ($17,716 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 6.1% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,990 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than University of Delaware (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 103% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($26,386 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or UD .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or EC? 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 EC and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Elmira College (78% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $15,300 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $46,000)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/