- Both Delta State University (Delta State) and Mississippi University for Women (MUW) are public.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- Delta State has more expensive tuition of $8,605 than MUW ($8,092).
- Delta State has tighter acceptance rate of 86.92% than MUW (98.02%).
- Delta State is larger with 2,556 students than MUW (2,339 students).
Delta State University View More Rivals | Mississippi University for Women View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Mississippi | Rankings | #4 in Mississippi |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Cleveland, MS | Location | Columbus, MS |
Delta State| Known as | MUW | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,605 | Undergraduate | $7,866 Mississippi residents $8,092 out-of-state |
| $8,605 | Graduate | $7,866 Mississippi residents $8,092 out-of-state |
| $8,863 | Financial Aid | $7,579 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 86.92% | Acceptance Rate | 98.02% |
| 41.88% | Yield | 31.27% |
| 1,120 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,556 | Total Students | 2,339 |
| 1,889 | Undergraduate | 2,080 |
| 667 | Graduate | 259 |
| 776 | Online Enrollment | 826 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 37% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 64% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $37,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,900 |
| 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: 664) $4,712 average annual costs |
| ✔ (35 meals per week) $3,692 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,500 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 146 Full-time 86 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 143 Full-time 78 Part-time |
| 473 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 314 Full-time 99 Part-time |
| $62,176 for Faculties $46,546 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,673 for Faculties $47,966 Part-time |