Howard University (HU) vs. Delaware State University (Delaware State)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

  • Howard University (HU) is a private school while Delaware State University (Delaware State) is a public school.
  • HU is located in Washington, DC and Delaware State is located in Dover, DE.
  • HU has more expensive tuition of $33,344 than Delaware State ($20,250).
  • HU has tighter acceptance rate of 41.42% than Delaware State (45.18%).
  • HU has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than Delaware State (930).
  • HU is larger with 12,886 students than Delaware State (5,826 students).
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#205 in National Universities
#6 in District of Columbia
Rankings#2 in Delaware
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Washington, DCLocationDover, DE
HUKnown asDelaware State
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Tuition & Fees
$33,344Undergraduate$10,314 Delaware residents
$20,250 out-of-state
$38,050Graduate$8,160 Delaware residents
$14,976 out-of-state
$20,762Financial Aid$11,149
Admission
$45 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$35 undergraduate
$50 graduate
41.42%Acceptance Rate45.18%
29.85%Yield27.57%
1,170 SAT, 23 ACTTest Scores930 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
12,886Total Students5,826
9,809Undergraduate4,996
3,077Graduate830
339Online Enrollment655
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
70%Graduation Rate45%
19%Transfer-out Rate5%
88%Retention Rate75%
$54,500Average Earning after Graduation$38,400
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,230)
$9,614 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)Meal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
$4,494 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
929 Full-time
236 Part-time
Number of Faculties215 Full-time
131 Part-time
2,431 Full-time
345 Part-time
Number of Staffs741 Full-time
177 Part-time
$90,369 for Faculties
$78,485 Part-time
Average Salary$73,831 for Faculties
$59,993 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023