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Overview |
Delta State University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Delta State University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delta State University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $261 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Delta State University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 2,556 students)
Delta State University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or Memphis?
- Delta State University is 1% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Memphis than Delta State University ($12,576.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Delta State University ($13,873 vs. $14,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 21.8% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($8,317 vs. $10,126)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University as University of Memphis (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 11.5% larger than aid received Delta State University ($9,625 vs. $8,631)
Delta State University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 59 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Memphis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Memphis (94.6%)
Delta State University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Delta State University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $4,500 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $5,982 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($19,268 vs. $25,250)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($199 vs. $261)
- More Delta State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/