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MCA Memphis Wingate University Mississippi State Middle Tennessee State University University of Southern Mississippi Ole Miss Harding University| Delta State University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delta State University | CBU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Delta State University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Delta State University | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $279 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Delta State University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delta State University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (2,556 students vs. 1,934 students)
Delta State University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 321.1% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 321.1% higher at CBU than Delta State University ($35,520.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than CBU ($14,138 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 22.9% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($8,317 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Delta State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 212.4% larger than aid received Delta State University ($26,964 vs. $8,631)
Delta State University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 135 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming CBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than CBU (87.5%)
Delta State University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University or CBU? 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 CBU and Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Delta State University (52% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $7,732 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($19,268 vs. $27,000)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($199 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/