| HU vs. Delaware State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#152 in National Universities | Rankings* | #224 in National Universities #2 in Delaware Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$35,810 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,670 Delaware Residents $20,634 Out-of-State |
| expensive$39,178 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,114 Delaware Residents $17,484 Out-of-State |
| More$23,509 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,949 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,210 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Lower920 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter41.34% | Acceptance Rate | Easier46.58% |
| Lower19.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.68% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger14,890 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,327 |
| Larger11,519 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,581 |
| Larger3,371 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller746 |
| Larger1,482 | Online Student Population | Smaller655 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower39% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower8% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,230) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,494) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,460 | Number of faculty | 397 |
| Higher$104,419 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,493 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.