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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University Wingate University| Delta State University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Delta State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Delta State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Delta State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $258 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Delta State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 2,556 students)
Delta State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Delta State University ($11,340.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($14,138 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 36.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($8,317 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than University of Southern Mississippi (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Mississippi students is 7.7% larger than aid received Delta State University ($9,296 vs. $8,631)
Delta State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 79 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Delta State University (98.6%)
Delta State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 University of Southern Mississippi and Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Delta State University (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $4,000 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $5,732 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($19,268 vs. $25,000)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($199 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/