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Overview |
Eastern | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 940/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $199 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Delta State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,556 students)
Eastern vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Delta State University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.2% higher at Eastern than Delta State University ($19,922.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Delta State University ($10,806 vs. $14,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 24.6% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($8,317 vs. $10,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as Delta State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 22.6% larger than aid received Delta State University ($10,583 vs. $8,631)
Eastern vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Delta State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta State University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 58 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Delta State University? 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 Delta State University and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Delta State University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $200 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $4,427 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($19,268 vs. $23,695)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($199 vs. $245)
- More Delta State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/