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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Austin Peay State University Memphis Florida Mississippi State| Auburn University | Middle Tennessee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $224 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Middle Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 20,086 students)
Auburn vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Auburn University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Auburn than Middle Tennessee State University ($31,176.00 vs. $26,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Auburn ($13,062 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 56.6% lower than costs at Auburn University ($9,576 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($9,791 vs. $9,421)
Auburn vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn 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 Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 187 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (3.64)
- Middle Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $42,300)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $258 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,758)
- Auburn graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($222 vs. $224)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/