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Overview |
GS | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $224 |
Diversity |
GS | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GS | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Middle Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 20,086 students)
GS vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Middle Tennessee State University is 68% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Georgia Southern University ($26,376.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than GS ($13,062 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 7.7% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($9,576 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 7% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,421 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS 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 GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 58 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
GS vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,300)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,242 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($21,758 vs. $23,000)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($224 vs. $237)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/