- Delta State University (Delta State) is a public school while Mississippi College (MC) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- MC has more expensive tuition of $21,698 than Delta State ($8,605).
- MC has tighter acceptance rate of 39.03% than Delta State (86.92%).
- MC is larger with 3,946 students than Delta State (2,556 students).
Delta State University View More Rivals | Mississippi College View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Mississippi | Rankings | #11 in Mississippi |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Cleveland, MS | Location | Clinton, MS |
Delta State| Known as | MC | |
| 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,605 | Undergraduate | $21,698 |
| $8,605 | Graduate | $13,596 |
| $8,863 | Financial Aid | $14,690 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 86.92% | Acceptance Rate | 39.03% |
| 41.88% | Yield | 50.04% |
| 1,120 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,556 | Total Students | 3,946 |
| 1,889 | Undergraduate | 2,396 |
| 667 | Graduate | 1,550 |
| 776 | Online Enrollment | 650 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% | |
| 64% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $37,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,900 |
| 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: 1,611) $7,450 average annual costs |
| ✔ (35 meals per week) $3,692 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,368 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 146 Full-time 86 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 200 Full-time 181 Part-time |
| 473 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 459 Full-time 277 Part-time |
| $62,176 for Faculties $46,546 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,963 for Faculties $49,631 Part-time |