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Alabama UL Lafayette Florida State Tulane LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UH Texas A&M Auburn Michigan State OU Ole Miss UNO| Louisiana State University | Delta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSU | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 37,348 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #367 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,956 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,296 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,374 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
LSU | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,853 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 29,419 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 940/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LSU | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $199 |
Diversity |
LSU | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
LSU | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 30% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Delta State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (37,348 students vs. 2,556 students)
LSU vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Delta State University?
- Delta State University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Delta State University than Louisiana State University ($8,435.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than LSU ($14,138 vs. $21,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 67.8% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($8,317 vs. $13,956)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University as Delta State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 43.4% larger than aid received Delta State University ($12,374 vs. $8,631)
LSU vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Delta State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta State University or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 193 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming LSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than LSU (75.7%)
LSU vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or Delta State University? 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 Delta State University and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Delta State University (60% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $1,632 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($19,268 vs. $20,900)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($199 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/