- Both University of Delaware (UD) and College of Charleston are public.
- UD is located in Newark, DE and College of Charleston is located in Charleston, SC.
- UD has more expensive tuition of $39,720 than College of Charleston ($36,858).
- UD has tighter acceptance rate of 62.89% than College of Charleston (80.45%).
- UD has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than College of Charleston (1,210).
- UD is larger with 24,039 students than College of Charleston (10,885 students).
University of Delaware View More Rivals | College of Charleston View More Rivals | |
| #71 in National Universities #1 in Delaware | Rankings | #16 in South Carolina |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Newark, DE | Location | Charleston, SC |
UD| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,080 Delaware residents $39,720 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,978 South Carolina residents $36,858 out-of-state |
| $18,664 Delaware residents $19,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,230 South Carolina residents $40,498 out-of-state |
| $12,518 | Financial Aid | $8,307 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 62.89% | Acceptance Rate | 80.45% |
| 26.72% | Yield | 19.22% |
| 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 24,039 | Total Students | 10,885 |
| 19,482 | Undergraduate | 9,972 |
| 4,557 | Graduate | 913 |
| 1,793 | Online Enrollment | 707 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $64,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,220) $8,482 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) $7,986 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,752 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,263 Full-time 28 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 511 Full-time 298 Part-time |
| 4,841 Full-time 68 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,451 Full-time 407 Part-time |
| $121,094 for Faculties $70,898 Part-time | Average Salary | $82,401 for Faculties $58,747 Part-time |