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Overview |
ETSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ETSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 |
ETSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $224 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ETSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than ETSU based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 13,483 students)
ETSU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Middle Tennessee State University?
- East Tennessee State University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.7% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than East Tennessee State University ($26,376.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than ETSU ($13,062 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 0.4% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($9,576 vs. $9,613)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University as Middle Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 7.8% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($9,421 vs. $8,739)
ETSU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU 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 ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 37 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming ETSU 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 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
ETSU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than East Tennessee State University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee 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)
- ETSU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($211 vs. $224)
- More Middle Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/