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Overview |
UD | Olin College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $152 |
Diversity |
UD | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
UD | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 79% | ||
Campus |
UD | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 386 students)
UD vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Olin College?
- Olin College of Engineering is 328.4% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($57,280.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at Olin College than University of Delaware ($57,280.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Olin College ($18,044 vs. $38,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 30.1% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($14,234 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than University of Delaware (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olin College of Engineering students is 227.5% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($40,522 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or UD .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 308 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Olin College (3.9)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Olin College (19.1%)
UD vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or Olin College? 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 Olin College and UD.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than University of Delaware (96% vs. 78%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $9,493 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($14,710 vs. $24,203)
- Olin College graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($152 vs. $250)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/