2022 Delaware Best Colleges Tuition Comparison

This page compares the best colleges in Delaware with tuition, admission, and more academic facts (Ranking data from College Evaluator). For the academic year 2021-2022, University of Delaware rank first in the best Delaware college ranking and Delaware State University is placed in second.

Admission Comparison Between Best Colleges in Delaware

2 public and 1 private schools rank in the best Delaware colleges. The schools' average acceptance rate is 52.50% where Delaware State University has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 39% and University of Delaware has the highest rate of 66%. Total 43,121 students are attending one of the best Delaware schools where University of Delaware has the largest population with 23,613 students and Delaware State University has the smallest number of students (4,739 students). The average graduation rate is 50.33% and the average students to faculty ratio is 14.00:1 at those colleges.

The following table shows the academic information and key facts of the best Delaware colleges including acceptance rate, graduation rate, student population, and students to faculty ratio.

Table. Delaware Best Colleges Overview

Rank	Name	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Graduation Rate	Population	Student-Faculty Ratio
1	University of Delaware Newark, DE	66%	1,240	82%	23,613	15:1 (6.67 %)
2	Delaware State University Dover, DE	39%	910	48%	4,739	15:1 (6.67 %)
3	Wilmington University New Castle, DE	-	-	21%	14,769	12:1 (8.33 %)
	Average	52.50%	1,075	50.33%	43,121 (Total)	14.00:1 (7.14 %)

Best Delaware Colleges 2022 Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimated Costs

The following table lists 2021-2022 tuition & fees and compares them between the best Delaware colleges. The 2021-2022 costs are officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for the academic year 2022-2023 are calculated and estimated based on each school's rate of tuition change from 2021 to 2022.

For the undergraduate programs, the average tuition & fees of the best Delaware colleges is $22,307 where University of Delaware has the most expensive costs at $36,880 and Wilmington University has the lowest amount of tuition at $11,760. The average graduate tuition & fees of the best Delaware colleges is $12,971 where University of Delaware has the highest tuition with $18,128 and Wilmington University has the lowest amount of graduate school tuition with $9,060.

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Table. Best Delaware Colleges 2022 Undergraduate Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation

Rank	School Name	2022 Tuition & Fees		2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
		In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
1	University of Delaware	$15,020	$36,880	$15,389	$37,687
2	Delaware State University	$8,358	$18,280	$8,358	$18,280
3	Wilmington University	$11,760		$12,047
	Average	$11,689	$22,307	$11,873	$22,671

Table. Best Delaware Colleges 2022 Graduate School Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation

Rank	School Name	2022 Tuition & Fees		2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
		In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
1	University of Delaware	$34,956	$18,128	$34,956	-
2	Delaware State University	$5,510	$11,726	$5,510	$5,510
3	Wilmington University	$9,060		$9,292
	Average	$20,233	$12,971	$5,510	$10,119

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Delaware Colleges Tuition Trends Over The Current Decade(The 2010s)

There are 20 colleges in Delaware State - 6 public and 14 private schools. The average tuition & fees of public schools are $8,045 for Delaware residents and $19,067 for others in 2017. It increase 31.67% from last year and 58.27% from 2010 cumulatively. For private schools, the average tuition & fees are $17,680 which are increased 8.52% from last year and 24.90% from 2010 cumulatively.

Tuition & Fees Trends of Delaware Colleges from 2010 to 2017

Next table and charts illustrates the tuition changes from 2010 to 2017 for Delaware colleges and universities. The costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education and due to the data availability, the avarage amount mainly based on 2-4 years and 4 years colleges and universities.

Undergraduate (Public) Undergraduate (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)

For Delaware public schools, the 2017 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $8,045 which has increased by 56.13% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $19,067 which has risen by 58.27%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 8.32% while last year increase rate was 31.67%.

Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Delaware Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
In-State Costs	$5,153	$5,501	$5,749	$5,918	$6,054	$6,128	$8,045
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	6.76%	4.50%	2.94%	2.30%	1.24%	31.28%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	6.76%	11.56%	14.84%	17.48%	18.93%	56.13%
Out-of-State Costs	$12,048	$12,823	$13,430	$13,871	$14,246	$14,481	$19,067
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	6.43%	4.74%	3.28%	2.70%	1.65%	31.67%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	6.43%	11.47%	15.13%	18.25%	20.20%	58.27%

For private schools in Delaware state, the 2017 undergraduate tuition & fees are $17,680 which has increased by 24.90% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 3.56% while last year increase rate was 8.52%.

Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Delaware Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
Tuition & Fees	$14,156	$14,864	$15,447	$16,036	$16,002	$16,292	$17,680
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	5.00%	3.92%	3.82%	-0.21%	1.81%	8.52%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	5.00%	9.12%	13.28%	13.04%	15.09%	24.90%

The average graduate school tuition & fees of Delaware public schools are $18,631 which has increased by 24.86% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $21,739 which has risen by 23.11%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 3.30% while last year increase rate was 2.23%.

Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Delaware Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
In-State Costs	$14,922	$15,905	$16,668	$17,300	$17,698	$18,217	$18,631
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	6.59%	4.80%	3.79%	2.30%	2.93%	2.27%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	6.59%	11.70%	15.94%	18.60%	22.08%	24.86%
Out-of-State Costs	$17,658	$18,791	$19,686	$20,318	$20,716	$21,265	$21,739
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	6.42%	4.76%	3.21%	1.96%	2.65%	2.23%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	6.42%	11.48%	15.06%	17.32%	20.43%	23.11%

For private graduate schools in Delaware state, the 2017 tuition & fees are $13,115 which has increased by -2.64% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is -0.37670% while last year increase rate was -14.09%.

Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Delaware Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
Tuition & Fees	$13,470	$13,365	$15,170	$14,457	$14,717	$15,266	$13,115
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	-0.78%	13.50%	-4.69%	1.79%	3.73%	-14.09%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	-0.78%	12.62%	7.33%	9.25%	13.33%	-2.64%

You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Delaware college cost trends.

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10 Most Popular Colleges In Delaware State - Tuition Comparison

This page introduce the 10 most popular colleges and universities in Delaware State. The popularity is calculated based on viewed and saved count last 6 months. Below, you can compare general academic facts including acceptance rate, student population, and graduate rate between the popular Delaware schools. In addition, you can compare tuition & fees of those colleges and estimate for future academic year.

General Academic Factors Comparison Between 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Delaware State

In 10 most popular schools in Delaware, there are 2 public and 4 private schools. Next table shows academic information and general characteristics of the 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Delaware State including acceptance ratio, graduation rates, student population, and student to faculty rates.

Table. 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Delaware State Overview

Name	Acceptance Rates	Graduation Rates	Population	Student Faculty Ratio
University of Delaware Newark, DE	67%	81%	23,009	1:16 (6.25 %)
Wesley College Dover, DE	63%	22%	1,473	1:13 (7.69 %)
Delaware State University Dover, DE	44%	43%	4,328	1:15 (6.67 %)
Widener University-Delaware Law School Wilmington, DE	-	-	653	1:7 (14.29 %)
Dawn Career Institute Inc Wilmington, DE	-	73%	111	1:12 (8.33 %)
Wilmington University New Castle, DE	-	33%	15,316	1:14 (7.14 %)

2017 Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimated Costs

Next table list 2016-2017 tuition & fees and compares the costs between 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Delaware State. The 2016-2017 costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for year 2017-2018 are calculated and estimated based on each school's previous tuition change rates. See school's tuition page for detail description.

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Table. 2017 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation

	2017 Tuition & Fees		2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Delaware	$12,830	$32,250	$12,830	$32,250
Wesley College	$25,646		$25,646
Delaware State University	$7,532	$16,138	$7,532	$16,138
Widener University-Delaware Law School	-		-
Dawn Career Institute Inc	-		-
Wilmington University	$10,670		$10,670
Average	$10,181	$21,176	$10,181	$21,176

Table. 2017 Graduate School Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation

	2017 Tuition & Fees		2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Delaware	$31,752	$31,752	$31,752	$31,752
Wesley College	$10,800		$10,800
Delaware State University	$5,510	$11,726	$5,510	$11,726
Widener University-Delaware Law School	-		-
Dawn Career Institute Inc	-		-
Wilmington University	$8,240		$8,240
Average	$18,631	$15,629	$18,631	$15,629

Table. 2017 Living Costs Comparison and 2018 Estimation

	2017 Living Costs		2018 Estimated Living Costs
	On-Campus	Off-campus	On-Campus	Off-Campus
University of Delaware	$13,568	$13,568	$13,568	$13,568
Wesley College	$13,444	$13,644	$13,444	$13,644
Delaware State University	$12,826	$17,967	$12,826	$17,967
Widener University-Delaware Law School	-	-	-	-
Dawn Career Institute Inc	-	-	-	-
Wilmington University	-	$7,800	-	$7,800
Average	$13,279	$13,244	$13,279	$13,244

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