- Both Delta State University (Delta State) and Jackson State University (Jackson State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- Jackson State has more expensive tuition of $10,110 than Delta State ($8,605).
- Jackson State has tighter acceptance rate of 71.73% than Delta State (86.92%).
- Jackson State has higher SAT scores of 1,125 than Delta State (1,120).
- Jackson State is larger with 6,906 students than Delta State (2,556 students).
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| #10 in Mississippi | Rankings | #209 in National Universities #7 in Mississippi |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Cleveland, MS | Location | Jackson, MS |
Delta State| Known as | Jackson State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,605 | Undergraduate | $9,090 Mississippi residents $10,110 out-of-state |
| $8,605 | Graduate | $8,795 Mississippi residents $9,795 out-of-state |
| $8,863 | Financial Aid | $7,977 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 86.92% | Acceptance Rate | 71.73% |
| 41.88% | Yield | 20.71% |
| 1,120 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,125 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,556 | Total Students | 6,906 |
| 1,889 | Undergraduate | 4,927 |
| 667 | Graduate | 1,979 |
| 776 | Online Enrollment | 2,865 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 34% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 64% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $37,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $33,700 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,277) $4,625 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,149) $5,841 average annual costs |
| ✔ (35 meals per week) $3,692 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (7 meals per week) $4,604 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 146 Full-time 86 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 327 Full-time 222 Part-time |
| 473 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 914 Full-time 254 Part-time |
| $62,176 for Faculties $46,546 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,626 for Faculties $50,908 Part-time |