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Overview |
Delta State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Delta State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | 960/1220 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $215 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Delta State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 2,556 students)
Delta State University vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or Missouri Southern?
- Delta State University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at Missouri Southern than Delta State University ($16,052.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Delta State University ($10,061 vs. $14,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 9.1% lower than costs at Delta State University ($7,624 vs. $8,317)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Delta State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delta State University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,631 vs. $8,016)
Delta State University vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 60 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Delta State University (98.6%)
Delta State University vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Delta State University (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Delta State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $36,600)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $1,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($19,268 vs. $20,831)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($199 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern 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/