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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $224 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Middle Tennessee State University is 80.7% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Georgia Southwestern State University ($26,376.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Middle Tennessee State University ($12,186 vs. $13,062)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 6.7% lower than costs at Middle Tennessee State University ($8,978 vs. $9,576)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University as Middle Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 0.5% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($9,472 vs. $9,421)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 64 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Middle Tennessee State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (45% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,100)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $242 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($21,758 vs. $22,000)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($224 vs. $227)
- More Middle Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/