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Overview |
UD | Florida State | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 44,161 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #199 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | fsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Florida State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $4,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $16,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $14,003 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $10,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 89% |
Admission |
UD | Florida State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 78,088 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 19,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 25% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1210/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Florida State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Florida State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $214 |
Diversity |
UD | Florida State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | Florida State | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UD | Florida State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 24,039 students)
UD vs. Florida State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Florida State?
- University of Delaware is 232.4% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117% higher at UD than Florida State University ($35,890.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than UD ($14,003 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 22.8% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($11,592 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than University of Delaware (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 21.7% larger than aid received Florida State University ($12,375 vs. $10,169)
UD vs. Florida State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Florida State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida State or UD .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 17 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming UD students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Florida State (25%)
UD vs. Florida State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or Florida State? 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 Florida State and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Florida State University (78% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $9,900 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $3,453 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($20,750 vs. $24,203)
- Florida State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($214 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/