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Overview |
Middle Tennessee State University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, TN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,086 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #656 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Middle Tennessee State University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,376 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,576 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,062 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,421 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Middle Tennessee State University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,868 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Middle Tennessee State University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Middle Tennessee State University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,758 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $211 |
Diversity |
Middle Tennessee State University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Middle Tennessee State University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Middle Tennessee State University | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 3,059 students)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Middle Tennessee State University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 327.6% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at University of Charleston than Middle Tennessee State University ($31,400.00 vs. $26,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than University of Charleston ($13,062 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($9,576 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 138% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($22,422 vs. $9,421)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Middle Tennessee State University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Middle Tennessee State University .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 37 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Middle Tennessee State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Middle Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Middle Tennessee State University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Middle Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $2,900 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,300)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $1,258 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,758)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($211 vs. $224)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/