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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Wingate University Arkansas State University Central Mississippi State Middle Tennessee State University University of Southern Mississippi UALR UNO| Arkansas Tech University | Delta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 2,716 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #1029 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $8,427 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $13,457 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $8,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
ATU | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 1,242 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 1,238 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $199 |
Diversity |
ATU | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 33% | ||
Campus |
ATU | 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 2,716 students)
ATU vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Delta State University?
- Delta State University is 40.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at ATU than Delta State University ($11,989.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Delta State University ($11,443 vs. $13,457)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 16.9% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($8,427 vs. $9,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than Arkansas Tech University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 11.8% larger than aid received Delta State University ($9,680 vs. $8,658)
ATU vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.37) as students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than ATU (96.3%)
ATU vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Delta State University (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Delta State University earn on average $600 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $1,518 lower median federal student loan debt than Delta State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,268)
- ATU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Delta State University graduates. ($183 vs. $199)
- More Delta State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/