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Overview |
AUM | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $224 |
Diversity |
AUM | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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 AUM based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($26,376.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than AUM ($13,062 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 30% lower than costs at Middle Tennessee State University ($7,368 vs. $9,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 35.8% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($9,421 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 41 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Middle Tennessee State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
AUM vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $37,900)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $434 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($21,758 vs. $22,192)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($224 vs. $229)
- More Middle Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/