University at Buffalo 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.University at BuffaloBuffalo, NYCatholic 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
- University at Buffalo lists Mass 14 times a week; University of Delaware lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Delaware has the higher graduation rate: 81% against 75% at University at Buffalo.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Delaware has the lower price after aid: $13,225 a year, against $21,262 at University at Buffalo.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Delaware: $17,799 a year, against $20,995 at University at Buffalo.
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
14 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
5 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Buffalo, NY
Newark, DE
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
31,889
24,221
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
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.
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
74%
71%
Average SAT
1295
1292
ACT middle 50%
27–32
28–32
Graduation rate
75%
81%
First-year retention
85%
92%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,995
$17,799
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,668
$10,901
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,585
$10,099
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,262
$13,225
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,117
$17,401
Net price, over $110,000 income
$28,079
$25,580
Median debt
$19,000
$24,572
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$70,814
$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.