- Wilmington University is a private school while University of Delaware (UD) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Delaware.
- UD has more expensive tuition of $39,720 than Wilmington University ($12,330).
- UD is larger with 24,039 students than Wilmington University (14,020 students).
| Wilmington University View More Rivals | University of Delaware View More Rivals | |
| #272 in National Universities #3 in Delaware | Rankings | #71 in National Universities #1 in Delaware |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| New Castle, DE | Location | Newark, DE |
| Known as | UD | |
| Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,330 | Undergraduate | $16,080 Delaware residents $39,720 out-of-state |
| $9,492 | Graduate | $18,664 Delaware residents $19,546 out-of-state |
| $4,780 | Financial Aid | $12,518 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 62.89% | |
| Yield | 26.72% | |
| Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,020 | Total Students | 24,039 |
| 9,091 | Undergraduate | 19,482 |
| 4,929 | Graduate | 4,557 |
| 10,492 | Online Enrollment | 1,793 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 19% | Graduation Rate | 79% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 56% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $46,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $64,000 |
| 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: 7,220) $8,482 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,752 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 95 Full-time 1,455 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,263 Full-time 28 Part-time |
| 483 Full-time 1,615 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,841 Full-time 68 Part-time |
| $69,487 for Faculties $72,758 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,094 for Faculties $70,898 Part-time |