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Overview |
URI | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Kingston, RI | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,473 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #361 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uri.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
URI | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,586 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,068 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,584 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,695 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,257 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
URI | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,481 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 19,465 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.4% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
URI | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
URI | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,438 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $224 |
Diversity |
URI | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
URI | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 11% | ||
Campus |
URI | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than URI based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 17,473 students)
URI vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, URI or Middle Tennessee State University?
- University of Rhode Island is 85% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at URI than Middle Tennessee State University ($32,068.00 vs. $26,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than URI ($13,062 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 41.9% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($9,576 vs. $13,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than University of Rhode Island (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 40.7% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($13,257 vs. $9,421)
URI vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, URI 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 URI .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 46 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming URI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at URI (3.58)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
URI vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, URI 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 URI.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $13,900 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $42,300)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,680 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($21,758 vs. $23,438)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($224 vs. $242)
- More URI 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/