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Overview |
Columbia International University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,481 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciu.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia International University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,620 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,620 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,911 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,834 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia International University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 506 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 244 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 73.4% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1195 | 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 |
Columbia International University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia International University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $224 |
Diversity |
Columbia International University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Columbia International University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Columbia International University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than Columbia International University based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 2,481 students)
Columbia International University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia International University or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Columbia International University is 248.9% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($25,620.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Columbia International University ($26,376.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Columbia International University ($13,062 vs. $19,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 3.9% lower than costs at Columbia International University ($9,576 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Columbia International University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia International University students is 99.9% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($18,834 vs. $9,421)
Columbia International University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia International University 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 Columbia International University .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 14 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Columbia International University (3.5)
- Middle Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
Columbia International University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia International University 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 Columbia International University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $258 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,758)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($222 vs. $224)
- More Columbia International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/