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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Florida State Austin Peay State University Memphis ASU IU JMU| Middle Tennessee State University | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, TN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,086 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #656 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsu.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,376 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,576 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,062 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,421 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,868 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,758 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $206 |
Diversity |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Middle Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 20,086 students)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Middle Tennessee State University or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 54.3% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Tennessee than Middle Tennessee State University ($29,522.00 vs. $26,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Tennessee ($13,062 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 26.9% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($9,576 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 12.4% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($10,593 vs. $9,421)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Middle Tennessee State University or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Middle Tennessee State University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 183 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (3.64)
- Middle Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Middle Tennessee State University or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Middle Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $14,000 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $42,300)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $1,758 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,758)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($206 vs. $224)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/