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Millsaps Samford University Wingate University Mississippi State Ole Miss Middle Tennessee State University University of Southern Mississippi Jackson State University Harding University| Delta State University | Mississippi College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delta State University | MC | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Delta State University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $258 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Delta State University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | MC | ||
| 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 2,556 students)
Delta State University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or MC?
- Mississippi College is 133% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($19,656.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133% higher at MC than Delta State University ($19,656.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than MC ($14,138 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 42.1% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($8,317 vs. $11,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Delta State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 95.9% larger than aid received Delta State University ($16,904 vs. $8,631)
Delta State University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 136 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming MC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than MC (40%)
Delta State University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University or MC? 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 MC and Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Delta State University (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $5,732 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($19,268 vs. $25,000)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($199 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/