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Overview |
UD | USciences | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 0% |
Admission |
UD | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | - | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
UD | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UD | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 2,420 students)
UD vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or USciences?
- University of the Sciences is 93% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at UD than University of the Sciences ($35,890.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 23.6% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($14,234 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than University of the Sciences (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($12,375 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UD or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 53 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at USciences (3.63)
UD vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or USciences? 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 USciences and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of the Sciences (78% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $29,800 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/