The University of Alabama vs University of Delaware
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, ALCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of DelawareNewark, DECatholic life on campus
At a glance
- The University of Alabama lists Mass every weekday; University of Delaware lists Mass every weekday.
- The University of Alabama lists confession 7 times a week; University of Delaware, 2 times a week.
- University of Delaware has the higher graduation rate: 81% against 73% at The University of Alabama.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Delaware has the lower price after aid: $13,225 a year, against $22,258 at The University of Alabama.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
7 times a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
5 times a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
Newark, DE
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
39,622
24,221
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
77%
71%
Average SAT
1285
1292
ACT middle 50%
24–31
28–32
Graduation rate
73%
81%
First-year retention
89%
92%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,420
$17,799
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,169
$10,901
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,884
$10,099
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,258
$13,225
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$25,658
$17,401
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,729
$25,580
Median debt
$22,750
$24,572
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,221
$72,950
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.