Best colleges in Delaware
Every accredited four-year college ranked by the Compass Score: outcomes, entering students, cost and teaching, from federal data.
Best colleges in Delaware4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Delaware.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- Value grade A- · Top 15%
- 57% graduate
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Wilmington University
New Castle, DE · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B-
- Value grade B+ · Top 26%
- 20% graduate
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Delaware State University
Dover, DE · PublicSolid: Compass grade C+
- Value grade B · Top 44%
- 39% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | $17,799 | $24,572 | $72,950 | 81% |
| Goldey-Beacom College | $15,554 | $18,900 | $59,892 | 57% |
| Wilmington University | $15,644 | $20,000 | $53,844 | 20% |
| Delaware State University | $13,910 | $26,000 | $49,307 | 39% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
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