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Overview |
UD | UofSC | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 91% |
Admission |
UD | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $240 |
Diversity |
UD | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UD | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 24,221 students)
UD vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or UofSC?
- University of Delaware is 14.3% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at UD than University of South Carolina Columbia ($37,680.00 vs. $34,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than UofSC ($17,716 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 18.2% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($12,558 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Delaware (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 92.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($12,996 vs. $6,762)
UD vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 22 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (65.1%) than UofSC (61.5%)
UD vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or UofSC? 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 UofSC and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (78% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $9,600 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $51,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $953 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,203)
- UofSC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC 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/