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Overview |
TROY | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
TROY | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 940/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
TROY | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $199 |
Diversity |
TROY | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
TROY | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Delta State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 2,556 students)
TROY vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Delta State University?
- Troy University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.8% higher at TROY than Delta State University ($18,624.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Delta State University ($13,187 vs. $14,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 9.4% lower than costs at Delta State University ($7,599 vs. $8,317)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than Troy University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 2% larger than aid received Delta State University ($8,806 vs. $8,631)
TROY vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 76 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming TROY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than TROY (94.8%)
TROY vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at TROY is higher than Delta State University (35% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $5,732 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($19,268 vs. $25,000)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($199 vs. $258)
- More Delta State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/