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Overview |
AUM | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
AUM | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 940/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $199 |
Diversity |
AUM | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 30% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Delta State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 2,556 students)
AUM vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Delta State University?
- Delta State University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.1% higher at AUM than Delta State University ($18,480.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Delta State University ($13,163 vs. $14,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 12.9% lower than costs at Delta State University ($7,368 vs. $8,317)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Delta State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delta State University students is 24.5% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($8,631 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Delta State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta State University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 20 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than AUM (92.2%)
AUM vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Delta State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Delta State University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at AUM is higher than Delta State University (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $200 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $2,924 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($19,268 vs. $22,192)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($199 vs. $229)
- More Delta State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/