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Overview |
Arkansas | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 2,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $8,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $8,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 936 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 940/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $199 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | 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
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 2,556 students)
Arkansas vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Delta State University?
- Delta State University is 10% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.4% higher at Arkansas than Delta State University ($25,420.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than Arkansas ($14,138 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 48.7% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($8,317 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than University of Arkansas (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delta State University students is 1.9% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($8,631 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas 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 Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 184 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Delta State University (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $12,700 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $2,232 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($19,268 vs. $21,500)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($199 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/