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Overview |
Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Greenville, IL | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greenville.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,998 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,998 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,718 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,664 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,275 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 1,200 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 809/1209 | 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 |
Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,100 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $224 |
Diversity |
Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Greenville 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 Greenville University based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 1,088 students)
Greenville University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greenville University or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Greenville University is 308.5% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($29,998.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Greenville University than Middle Tennessee State University ($29,998.00 vs. $26,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Greenville University ($13,062 vs. $20,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Greenville University ($9,576 vs. $9,614)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Greenville University as Middle Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 140.6% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($22,664 vs. $9,421)
Greenville University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greenville 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 Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 9 points higher than at Greenville University (1022)
- Incoming Greenville University 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 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Greenville University (3.23)
- Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
Greenville University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greenville 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 Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Greenville University is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,300)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,342 lower median federal student loan debt than Greenville University graduates. ($21,758 vs. $23,100)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Greenville University graduates. ($224 vs. $238)
- More Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/