- Delta State University (Delta State) is a public school while William Carey University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Mississippi.
- William Carey University has more expensive tuition of $14,685 than Delta State ($8,605).
- William Carey University has tighter acceptance rate of 48.82% than Delta State (86.92%).
- William Carey University has higher SAT scores of 1,130 than Delta State (1,120).
- William Carey University is larger with 5,662 students than Delta State (2,556 students).
Delta State University View More Rivals | William Carey University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Mississippi | Rankings | #1 in Mississippi |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Cleveland, MS | Location | Hattiesburg, MS |
Delta State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,605 | Undergraduate | $14,685 |
| $8,605 | Graduate | $12,672 |
| $8,863 | Financial Aid | $10,513 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 86.92% | Acceptance Rate | 48.82% |
| 41.88% | Yield | 40.69% |
| 1,120 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,556 | Total Students | 5,662 |
| 1,889 | Undergraduate | 3,291 |
| 667 | Graduate | 2,371 |
| 776 | Online Enrollment | 1,241 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 64% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $37,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,500 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,277) $4,625 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 800) $3,450 average annual costs |
| ✔ (35 meals per week) $3,692 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $3,510 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 | 209 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 473 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 493 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| $62,176 for Faculties $46,546 Part-time | Average Salary | $55,035 for Faculties $39,244 Part-time |