- Wilmington University is a private school while Delaware State University (Delaware State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Delaware.
- Delaware State has more expensive tuition of $20,250 than Wilmington University ($12,330).
- Wilmington University is larger with 14,020 students than Delaware State (5,826 students).
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| #272 in National Universities #3 in Delaware | Rankings | #2 in Delaware |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| New Castle, DE | Location | Dover, DE |
| Known as | Delaware State | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,330 | Undergraduate | $10,314 Delaware residents $20,250 out-of-state |
| $9,492 | Graduate | $8,160 Delaware residents $14,976 out-of-state |
| $4,780 | Financial Aid | $11,149 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 45.18% | |
| Yield | 27.57% | |
| Test Scores | 930 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,020 | Total Students | 5,826 |
| 9,091 | Undergraduate | 4,996 |
| 4,929 | Graduate | 830 |
| 10,492 | Online Enrollment | 655 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 19% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| 56% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $46,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,230) $9,614 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,494 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 95 Full-time 1,455 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 215 Full-time 131 Part-time |
| 483 Full-time 1,615 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 741 Full-time 177 Part-time |
| $69,487 for Faculties $72,758 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,831 for Faculties $59,993 Part-time |