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Overview |
Delta State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 78% |
Admission |
Delta State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $277 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Delta State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delta State University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,556 students vs. 888 students)
Delta State University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 73.4% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.3% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Delta State University ($24,318.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($14,138 vs. $18,142)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 56.1% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($8,317 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 14.5% larger than aid received Delta State University ($9,886 vs. $8,631)
Delta State University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 49 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Penn State Lehigh Valley (94.1%)
Delta State University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Lehigh Valley is higher than Delta State University (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $17,600 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $7,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($19,268 vs. $26,818)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($199 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/