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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Delta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
Auburn | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 940/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $199 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | 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
- Auburn University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 2,556 students)
Auburn vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Delta State University?
- Auburn University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269.6% higher at Auburn than Delta State University ($31,176.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than Auburn ($14,138 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 80.3% lower than costs at Auburn University ($8,317 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than Auburn University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Delta State University ($9,791 vs. $8,631)
Auburn vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn 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 Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 248 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Delta State University (66% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $2,232 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($19,268 vs. $21,500)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($199 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/