Wilmington University earned the top spot in a ranking by OnlineColleges.com of college online programs. The ranking uses data from the National Center of Education Statistics to determine a 10-point scale drawing from 14 different metrics.

The top three schools in the statewide study include:

1. Wilmington University
2. University of Delaware
3. Delaware State University

According to the ranking, 85 percent of students at Wilmington University are enrolled in programs outside of the physical location of the school. That compares with seven percent at the University of Delaware and 12 percent at Delaware State University.

The full methodology is available here: https://www.onlinecolleges.com/top-colleges-tool/delaware.html