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Overview |
Delta State University | NSU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #933 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Delta State University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | 875/1130 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $186 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 17% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Delta State University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northeastern State University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 2,556 students)
Delta State University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or NSU?
- Delta State University is 34.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $6,285.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at NSU than Delta State University ($15,270.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Delta State University ($9,669 vs. $14,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 0.3% lower than costs at Delta State University ($8,292 vs. $8,317)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than Northeastern State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delta State University students is 1.2% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($8,631 vs. $8,528)
Delta State University vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern State University (988) is 18 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Delta State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Delta State University (98.6%)
Delta State University vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University or NSU? 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 NSU and Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at Delta State University is higher than Northeastern State University (32% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,700)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $1,268 lower median federal student loan debt than Delta State University graduates. ($18,000 vs. $19,268)
- NSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Delta State University graduates. ($186 vs. $199)
- More Delta State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/