- Belhaven University is a private school while Delta State University (Delta State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- Belhaven University has more expensive tuition of $29,195 than Delta State ($8,605).
- Belhaven University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.12% than Delta State (86.92%).
- Belhaven University has higher SAT scores of 1,165 than Delta State (1,120).
- Belhaven University is larger with 3,627 students than Delta State (2,556 students).
| Belhaven University View More Rivals | Delta State University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Mississippi | Rankings | #10 in Mississippi |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jackson, MS | Location | Cleveland, MS |
| Known as | Delta State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $29,195 | Undergraduate | $8,605 |
| $11,430 | Graduate | $8,605 |
| $15,649 | Financial Aid | $8,863 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 59.12% | Acceptance Rate | 86.92% |
| 17.69% | Yield | 41.88% |
| 1,165 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,627 | Total Students | 2,556 |
| 1,501 | Undergraduate | 1,889 |
| 2,126 | Graduate | 667 |
| 2,158 | Online Enrollment | 776 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 67% | Retention Rate | 64% |
| $42,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 579) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,277) $4,625 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (35 meals per week) $3,692 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 75 Full-time 423 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 146 Full-time 86 Part-time |
| 303 Full-time 454 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 473 Full-time 159 Part-time |
| $49,697 for Faculties $52,962 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,176 for Faculties $46,546 Part-time |