Delaware State vs Virginia State

Delaware State University and Virginia State University, both historically Black universities, offer unique educational experiences for students seeking a diverse and enriching college environment. While they share similarities in their commitment to academic excellence and student success, there are key differences that set them apart. This side-by-side comparison delves into these distinctions, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Whether you're a prospective student seeking the best fit for your academic and personal goals or a researcher interested in HBCU trends, this comprehensive analysis provides valuable insights to help you make informed decisions.

	Delaware State University	Virginia State University
Overview
Location	Dover, Delaware	Petersburg, Virginia
Campus setting	City: Small	Suburb: 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%	76.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	58.8%	96.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	830 - 1040
ACT range	N/A	15 - 21
Students submitting SAT score		21.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants	4,764	9,978
Total number of admissions given out	2,803	9,587
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,023	920
Yield rate	36.5%	9.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $29,824 Out of state: $39,746	In state: $23,673 Out of state: $35,428
Average net price	$11,610	$16,770
Tuition	In state: $7,038 Out of state: $16,960	In state: $5,540 Out of state: $16,542
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,490 Meal plan: $4,769	Room/dormitory: $6,744 Meal plan: $4,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	92.0% Average amount $12,342	92.0% Average amount $11,499
Students receiving federal student loan	52.0% Average amount $10,118	90.0% Average amount $7,480
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $16,985	2.0% Average amount $3,092

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,399 Men 32.8% Women 67.2%	3,899 Men 40.1% Women 59.9%
Graduate students	801 Men 28.2% Women 71.8%	401 Men 30.4% Women 69.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	57.4%	31.9%
International students	1.2%	0.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	2,925	2,360
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Delaware District of Columbia New York Pennsylvania Maryland	Virginia New York Maryland District of Columbia New Jersey

Academics
Popular study areas	Public Administration and Social Service Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Social Sciences	Business Psychology Education Communication and Journalism Law Enforcement and Firefighting
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	47.0%	47.8%
Dropout rate	41.7%	25.1%
Transferred out	9.1%	22.7%
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	Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $60,198 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,564 Year 2: $32,382 Year 3: $41,446 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,514 Year 2: $37,424 Year 3: $40,545 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,671 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $39,545 Hospitality Administration/Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,213 Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: $35,949 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,745 Year 2: $28,816 Year 3: $35,132 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,882 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $34,139 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,298 Year 2: $25,615 Year 3: $30,192 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,185 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $29,021 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,290 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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