- Both Delaware State University (Delaware State) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) are public.
- Delaware State is located in Dover, DE and FAMU is located in Tallahassee, FL.
- Delaware State has more expensive tuition of $20,250 than FAMU ($17,725).
- Delaware State has tighter acceptance rate of 45.18% than FAMU (45.63%).
- FAMU has higher SAT scores of 1,070 than Delaware State (930).
- FAMU is larger with 9,215 students than Delaware State (5,826 students).
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| #2 in Delaware | Rankings | #219 in National Universities #18 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Dover, DE | Location | Tallahassee, FL |
Delaware State| Known as | FAMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,314 Delaware residents $20,250 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $5,785 Florida residents $17,725 out-of-state |
| $8,160 Delaware residents $14,976 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,876 Florida residents $24,669 out-of-state |
| $11,149 | Financial Aid | $11,487 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 45.18% | Acceptance Rate | 45.63% |
| 27.57% | Yield | 45.45% |
| 930 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,826 | Total Students | 9,215 |
| 4,996 | Undergraduate | 7,709 |
| 830 | Graduate | 1,506 |
| 655 | Online Enrollment | 80 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 5% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $38,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,230) $9,614 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,450) $6,528 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,494 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (9 meals per week) $5,116 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 215 Full-time 131 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 577 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| 741 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,711 Full-time 119 Part-time |
| $73,831 for Faculties $59,993 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,756 for Faculties $56,264 Part-time |