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Overview |
UD | Penn | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 46% |
Admission |
UD | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $213 |
Diversity |
UD | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UD | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 67% | ||
Campus |
UD | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 24,039 students)
UD vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 320.4% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at Penn than University of Delaware ($56,212.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Penn ($18,044 vs. $26,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 25.7% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($14,234 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than University of Pennsylvania (88% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 362% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($57,175 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 259 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming Penn students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at UD (3.94)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Penn (6.5%)
UD vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or Penn? 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 and UD.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than University of Delaware (96% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $62,300 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $61,300)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,570 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($20,633 vs. $24,203)
- Penn graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($213 vs. $250)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/