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Overview |
Delta State University | MSU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Delta State University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Delta State University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $230 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Delta State University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 2,556 students)
Delta State University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or MSU?
- Delta State University is 43.5% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Delta State University than Midwestern State University ($8,435.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Delta State University ($11,361 vs. $14,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 20.8% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($8,317 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Delta State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 23.3% larger than aid received Delta State University ($10,643 vs. $8,631)
Delta State University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 32 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Delta State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at MSU (3.2)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than MSU (92.4%)
Delta State University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University or MSU? 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 MSU and Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Delta State University (34% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $3,031 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($19,268 vs. $22,299)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($199 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/