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Overview |
USD | Wilmington University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | New Castle, DE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 14,020 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | wilmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Wilmington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $11,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $11,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $14,089 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $5,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 41% |
Admission |
USD | Wilmington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | Wilmington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Wilmington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $193 |
Diversity |
USD | Wilmington University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
USD | Wilmington University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 72% | ||
Campus |
USD | Wilmington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wilmington University is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (14,020 students vs. 8,815 students)
USD vs. Wilmington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Wilmington University?
- University of San Diego is 349.5% more expensive to attend than Wilmington University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $11,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 349.5% higher at USD than Wilmington University ($53,810.00 vs. $11,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilmington University than USD ($14,089 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington University are 183.5% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($6,000 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Wilmington University (83% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 576.7% larger than aid received Wilmington University ($36,408 vs. $5,380)
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Wilmington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington University or USD .
USD vs. Wilmington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD or Wilmington University? 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 Wilmington University and USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Wilmington University (75% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $26,600 more per year than Wilmington University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $43,600)
- Wilmington University students graduate with a $4,154 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,904)
- Wilmington University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($193 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilmington University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/