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Overview |
AU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | 20,183 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,710 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,710 | $27,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $11,704 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,222 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,586 | $9,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
AU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,732 | 14,763 | ||
| Admitted | 2,499 | 10,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $224 |
Diversity |
AU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 9% | ||
Campus |
AU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (20,183 students vs. 4,325 students)
AU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Anderson University is 334% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at AU than Middle Tennessee State University ($32,710.00 vs. $27,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than AU ($12,700 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($11,704 vs. $12,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Middle Tennessee State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 157.4% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($25,586 vs. $9,942)
AU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 47 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming AU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (3.64)
- Middle Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than AU (52.8%)
AU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $37,500)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $5,104 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,758 vs. $26,862)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($224 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/