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Overview |
UD | Utah | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
UD | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $155 |
Diversity |
UD | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UD | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UD | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Utah is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 24,039 students)
UD vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Utah?
- University of Delaware is 63.5% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at UD than University of Utah ($35,890.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than UD ($12,399 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 24.5% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($11,437 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of Delaware (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 27.6% larger than aid received University of Utah ($12,375 vs. $9,696)
UD vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 68 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or Utah? 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 Utah and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of Utah (78% vs. 55%)
- Graduates of University of Delaware and Utah have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($61,300 vs. $61,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $9,203 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,203)
- Utah graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($155 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/