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Overview |
UD | Iowa | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 30,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #224 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $8,711 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $30,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $19,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $9,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 82% |
Admission |
UD | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 25,729 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 22,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $223 |
Diversity |
UD | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UD | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UD | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 24,039 students)
UD vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Iowa?
- University of Delaware is 53.5% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at UD than University of Iowa ($35,890.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Iowa ($18,044 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 24% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($11,476 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than University of Iowa (88% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 24.3% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($12,375 vs. $9,959)
UD vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 34 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming UD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Iowa (3.81)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or Iowa? 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 Iowa and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of Iowa (78% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $1,500 more per year than Iowa graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $59,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $2,587 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($21,616 vs. $24,203)
- Iowa graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($223 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/