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Delaware State vs University of the District of Columbia

Delaware State University and University of the District of Columbia, both public institutions, offer unique educational experiences to students. Delaware State University, located in Dover, Delaware, has an acceptance rate of 84%, while University of the District of Columbia, situated in Washington, D.C., has an acceptance rate of 58%. Delaware State University's popular majors include Business, Education, and Social Sciences, while University of the District of Columbia's popular majors include Business, Health Professions, and Public Administration. Delaware State University's student body is predominantly African American (83%), while University of the District of Columbia's student body is more diverse, with African American (48%), White (24%), and Hispanic (16%) students. Delaware State University has a graduation rate of 44%, while University of the District of Columbia has a graduation rate of 22%. Explore the comparison table below to discover more key differences between these two universities and make an informed decision
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Delaware State University

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University of the District of Columbia

Overview

Location Dover, Delaware Washington, District of Columbia
Campus setting City: Small City: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 75.0% 53.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 58.8% Open Admission
Application fees
Undergraduate: $35
Graduate: $50
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $50
SAT range N/A N/A
ACT range N/A N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants 4,764
Total number of admissions given out 2,803
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,023
Yield rate 36.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A
High school GPA Required N/A
Recommendation letters Not required N/A
High school transcript Not required N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required N/A

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $29,824
Out of state: $39,746
In state: $30,026
Out of state: $36,878
Average net price $11,610 $12,354
Tuition
In state: $7,038
Out of state: $16,960
In state: $5,292
Out of state: $12,144
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $7,490
Meal plan: $4,769
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 92.0%
Average amount $12,342 		65.0%
Average amount $7,657
Students receiving federal student loan 52.0%
Average amount $10,118 		29.0%
Average amount $5,107
Students taking out private loans 6.0%
Average amount $16,985 		1.0%
Average amount $3,285

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 4,399
Men 32.8% Women 67.2% 		2,947
Men 37.0% Women 63.0%
Graduate students 801
Men 28.2% Women 71.8% 		529
Men 39.9% Women 60.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students 57.4% 18.1%
International students 1.2% 5.5%
Campus local/setting City: Small City: Large
Dormitory capacity 2,925 N/A
First year students are required to live on campus? No N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Delaware District of Columbia New York Pennsylvania Maryland District of Columbia Maryland Virginia New Jersey California

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Business
  • Education
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Business
  • Legal Profession
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Engineering
Students to faculty ratio 16:1 8:1
Institutional accreditation Middle States Commission on Higher Education Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome

Graduation rate 47.0% 25.0%
Dropout rate 41.7% 52.7%
Transferred out 9.1% 18.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $69,821
  • Year 2: $72,022
  • Year 3: $69,183
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $38,316
  • Year 2: $43,128
  • Year 3: $53,460
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $38,289
  • Year 3: $52,756
Social Work (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $47,004
  • Year 2: $47,260
  • Year 3: $47,900
Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $27,688
  • Year 2: $32,925
  • Year 3: $43,052
Public Health (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $34,526
  • Year 3: $42,992
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $44,149
  • Year 2: $45,584
  • Year 3: $42,008
Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $32,693
  • Year 2: $31,936
  • Year 3: $39,257
Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $30,670
  • Year 2: $30,167
  • Year 3: $36,316
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $24,597
  • Year 2: $29,092
  • Year 3: $35,542
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: $67,644
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $46,611
  • Year 2: $52,289
  • Year 3: $51,504
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,832
  • Year 2: $33,993
  • Year 3: $42,606
Education, General (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: $36,817
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $47,490
  • Year 2: $42,682
  • Year 3: $35,801
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $29,409
  • Year 2: $29,685
  • Year 3: $15,243
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $37,990
  • Year 2: $39,927
  • Year 3: N/A
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,091
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Legal Professions and Studies, Other (Associate's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $26,715
  • Year 3: N/A
Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $36,141
  • Year 3: N/A

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