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Overview |
Delta State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,716 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1029 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,427 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,457 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,658 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Delta State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,242 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Delta State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $232 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Delta State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 2,716 students)
Delta State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Delta State University is 8% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.2% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than Delta State University ($16,716.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($13,457 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 21.4% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($8,427 vs. $10,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than Missouri State University Springfield (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delta State University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($8,658 vs. $8,193)
Delta State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 120 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (91.1%)
Delta State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Delta State University (55% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $4,400 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $3,232 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($19,268 vs. $22,500)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($199 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/