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Overview |
UD | VWC | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UD | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UD | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UD | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 1,538 students)
UD vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 169.3% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at VWC than University of Delaware ($36,010.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than VWC ($18,044 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 28.6% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($11,070 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than University of Delaware (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 122.8% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($27,568 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 216 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming UD students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or VWC? 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 VWC and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (78% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $19,600 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $41,700)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/