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Overview |
Delta State University | VMI | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Delta State University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | 1105/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delta State University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $258 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Delta State University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delta State University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (2,556 students vs. 1,512 students)
Delta State University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 16% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 369.4% higher at VMI than Delta State University ($39,590.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than VMI ($14,138 vs. $18,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 28.3% lower than costs at Virginia Military Institute ($8,317 vs. $10,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than Virginia Military Institute (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 121.4% larger than aid received Delta State University ($19,111 vs. $8,631)
Delta State University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 169 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming VMI students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than VMI (71.1%)
Delta State University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University or VMI? 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 VMI and Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Delta State University (69% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $24,400 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $5,732 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($19,268 vs. $25,000)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($199 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/