| UD vs. UNCW |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#67 in National Universities #1 in Delaware Colleges | Rankings* | #202 in National Universities #9 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,810 Delaware Residents $41,400 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,277 North Carolina Residents $24,152 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$20,304 Delaware Residents $20,304 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,112 North Carolina Residents $24,198 Out-of-State |
| More$13,378 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,033 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,280 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier70.60% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter64.24% |
| Lower15.67% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.02% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger24,412 | Total Enrollment | Smaller18,848 |
| Larger20,026 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller15,254 |
| Larger4,386 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,594 |
| Smaller1,739 | Online Student Population | Larger4,303 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher81% | Graduate Rate | Lower71% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Higher92% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,220) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,562) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,752) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,271 | Number of faculty | 1,133 |
| Higher$132,218 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$90,363 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.