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Overview |
UD | UCF | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 68,346 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #379 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | ucf.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | UCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $4,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $19,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $11,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $13,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $9,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
UD | UCF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 54,977 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 22,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1200/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | UCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | UCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $18,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $188 |
Diversity |
UD | UCF | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | UCF | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UD | UCF | ||
| 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
- University of Central Florida is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 24,039 students)
UD vs. UCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or UCF?
- University of Delaware is 198.6% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at UD than University of Central Florida ($35,890.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than UD ($13,108 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 23.8% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($11,498 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than University of Delaware (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 23.9% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($12,375 vs. $9,986)
UD vs. UCF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or UCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCF or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 19 points higher than at UCF (1179)
- Incoming UD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UCF (26)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UCF (3.64)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than UCF (41%)
UD vs. UCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or UCF? 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 UCF and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of Central Florida (78% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $12,400 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $5,933 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($18,270 vs. $24,203)
- UCF graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($188 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/