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Overview |
Delta State University | SHSU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
Delta State University | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Delta State University | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $222 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Delta State University | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 2,556 students)
Delta State University vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or SHSU?
- Delta State University is 44% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at SHSU than Delta State University ($15,648.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Delta State University ($13,632 vs. $14,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 31.2% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($8,317 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than Sam Houston State University (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Delta State University ($10,499 vs. $8,631)
Delta State University vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 27 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Delta State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than SHSU (84.6%)
Delta State University vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Delta State University (50% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $2,232 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($19,268 vs. $21,500)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($199 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/