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Overview |
WSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $224 |
Diversity |
WSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Middle Tennessee State University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Wichita State University ($26,376.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than WSU ($13,062 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 31.7% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,576 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 32.5% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($9,421 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 58 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming WSU 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 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
WSU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Wichita State University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,300)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $1,258 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,758)
- WSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($211 vs. $224)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/