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Overview |
Alabama | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 940/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $199 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Delta State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 2,556 students)
Alabama vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Delta State University?
- The University of Alabama is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 273% higher at Alabama than Delta State University ($31,460.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than Alabama ($14,138 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 73.5% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($8,317 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than The University of Alabama (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 81.7% larger than aid received Delta State University ($15,683 vs. $8,631)
Alabama vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama 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 Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 211 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Delta State University (66% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $12,200 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $4,482 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($19,268 vs. $23,750)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($199 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/