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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Delta State University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delta State University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,716 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1029 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,427 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,457 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,658 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 80% |
Admission |
Delta State University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,242 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $258 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Delta State University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 2,716 students)
Delta State University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or SFASU?
- Delta State University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.5% higher at SFASU than Delta State University ($17,922.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than SFASU ($13,457 vs. $15,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 32.2% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,427 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than Stephen F Austin State University (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Delta State University ($8,695 vs. $8,658)
Delta State University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 31 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming SFASU 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 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than SFASU (88.3%)
Delta State University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Delta State University (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $5,732 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($19,268 vs. $25,000)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($199 vs. $258)
- More Delta State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/