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Overview |
UD | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Wilmington, DE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 1,012 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | gbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $13,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $13,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $13,454 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $9,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
UD | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 625 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $23,675 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $244 |
Diversity |
UD | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UD | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UD | Goldey-Beacom College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 1,012 students)
UD vs. Goldey-Beacom College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Goldey-Beacom College?
- University of Delaware is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175% higher at UD than Goldey Beacom College ($35,890.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than UD ($13,454 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 22.7% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($11,600 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than University of Delaware (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 27.1% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($12,375 vs. $9,739)
UD vs. Goldey-Beacom College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Goldey-Beacom College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goldey-Beacom College or UD .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 1.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
UD vs. Goldey-Beacom College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Goldey Beacom College (78% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $16,700 more per year than Goldey-Beacom College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $44,600)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $528 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($23,675 vs. $24,203)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($244 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/