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Overview |
Cleveland State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $224 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than Cleveland State based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 14,385 students)
Cleveland State vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Cleveland State University is 65.4% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Cleveland State University ($26,376.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Cleveland State ($13,062 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 48.3% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($9,576 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($9,436 vs. $9,421)
Cleveland State vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Middle Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Tennessee State University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 3 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
Cleveland State vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State or Middle Tennessee State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Middle Tennessee State University and Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Cleveland State University (45% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,300)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $258 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,758)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($222 vs. $224)
- More Middle Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/