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UO Penn State Portland State University UVM UMass JMU Rutgers Virginia Tech TCNJ Colorado State UConn UMBC| University of Delaware | Oregon State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UD | OSU | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 35,622 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #379 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $11,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $33,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $15,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $21,868 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $9,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 89% |
Admission |
UD | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 22,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $242 |
Diversity |
UD | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UD | OSU | ||
| 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
- Oregon State University is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (35,622 students vs. 24,221 students)
UD vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or OSU?
- University of Delaware is 26% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $11,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at UD than Oregon State University ($37,680.00 vs. $33,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than OSU ($17,716 vs. $21,868)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 1.6% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($14,838 vs. $15,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than University of Delaware (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 31% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($12,996 vs. $9,922)
UD vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 85 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at OSU (3.61)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or OSU? 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 OSU and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Oregon State University (78% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $7,400 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $53,900)
- Oregon State University students graduate with a $703 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,203)
- OSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($242 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/