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Overview |
UNCSA | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNCSA | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Middle Tennessee State University is 13% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($26,376.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Middle Tennessee State University ($11,251 vs. $13,062)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 34.7% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($9,576 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 15.4% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($10,868 vs. $9,421)
UNCSA vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA 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 UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 77 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming UNCSA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (3.64)
- Middle Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $39,100)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $5,242 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($21,758 vs. $27,000)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/