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Overview |
Delta State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Delta State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $206 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Delta State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | Ole Miss | ||
| 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
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 2,556 students)
Delta State University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($9,072.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.7% higher at Ole Miss than Delta State University ($26,292.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than Ole Miss ($14,138 vs. $14,289)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 38.2% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($8,317 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than University of Mississippi (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 59% larger than aid received Delta State University ($13,720 vs. $8,631)
Delta State University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 148 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Ole Miss (97.4%)
Delta State University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Delta State University (60% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $15,000 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $732 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($19,268 vs. $20,000)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($199 vs. $206)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/