Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Penn State UVM UMass JMU Rutgers Virginia Tech TCNJ UConn UMBC Binghamton University Pitt Maryland| University of Delaware | Saint Francis University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UD | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 2,835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | francis.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UD | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $41,020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $41,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $13,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $27,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $30,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Saint Francis University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 1,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Saint Francis University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UD | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Saint Francis University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 41% |
Students |
UD | Saint Francis University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UD | Saint Francis University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 2,835 students)
UD vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 192.2% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($41,020.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Saint Francis University than University of Delaware ($41,020.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Saint Francis University ($17,716 vs. $27,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Francis University are 6.9% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($13,880 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than University of Delaware (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 132.5% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($30,216 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Saint Francis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Francis University or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 138 points higher than at Saint Francis University (1060)
- Incoming UD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Saint Francis University (24)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Saint Francis University (3.69)
- Saint Francis University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or Saint Francis University? 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 Saint Francis University and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Saint Francis University (78% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $7,300 more per year than Saint Francis University graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $54,000)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Francis University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/