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Overview |
ASU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 20,183 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $27,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $11,704 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $9,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 93% |
Admission |
ASU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 14,763 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 10,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $224 |
Diversity |
ASU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ASU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ASU | 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Middle Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 20,183 students)
ASU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Middle Tennessee State University is 77.7% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($7,536.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Appalachian State University ($27,072.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than ASU ($12,700 vs. $14,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 4.7% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($11,704 vs. $12,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Appalachian State University (93% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 29.5% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($9,942 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU 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 ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 126 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming ASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (3.64)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Middle Tennessee State University (68%)
ASU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $700 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian 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)
- ASU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($211 vs. $224)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/