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Overview |
UD | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 707 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $19,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $8,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 79% |
Admission |
UD | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 2,012 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $277 |
Diversity |
UD | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UD | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Penn State York based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 707 students)
UD vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Penn State York?
- Penn State York is 4.2% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at UD than Penn State York ($37,680.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Penn State York ($17,716 vs. $19,159)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 10.3% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,448 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Penn State York (87% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 55.2% larger than aid received Penn State York ($12,996 vs. $8,372)
UD vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 148 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming UD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or Penn State York? 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 Penn State York and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Penn State York (78% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $6,000 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $55,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,615 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($24,203 vs. $26,818)
- UD graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($250 vs. $277)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/