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Overview |
Eastern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $224 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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 Eastern based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 14,324 students)
Eastern vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 30% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Eastern Kentucky University ($26,376.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Middle Tennessee State University ($10,806 vs. $13,062)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,576 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($10,583 vs. $9,421)
Eastern vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 3 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Middle Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $37,900)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,937 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($21,758 vs. $23,695)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($224 vs. $245)
- More Middle Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/