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Overview |
UD | WCU | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 17,076 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $21,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $5,503 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 70% |
Admission |
UD | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 16,467 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 13,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $242 |
Diversity |
UD | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UD | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UD | WCU | ||
| 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 WCU based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 17,076 students)
UD vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or WCU?
- University of Delaware is 82% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.3% higher at UD than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($37,680.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than WCU ($17,716 vs. $21,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 19% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($12,474 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (87% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 136.2% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($12,996 vs. $5,503)
UD vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 126 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming UD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or WCU? 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 WCU and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $12,300 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $703 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,203)
- WCU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($242 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/