Greenville University vs. Middle Tennessee State University

Comparable Facts

Compare Greenville University in Greenville, IL with Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Middle Tennessee State University is larger than Greenville University based on total student enrollment (20,488 students vs. 1,104 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Greenville University is located in Greenville, IL (Distant Town setting); Middle Tennessee State University is in Murfreesboro, TN (Midsize City setting).
• Greenville University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Middle Tennessee State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Greenville University 13:1; Middle Tennessee State University 17:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greenville University are 5.3% lower than at Middle Tennessee State University ($11,598 vs. $12,242).
• Out-of-state tuition is 2% higher at Greenville University than at Middle Tennessee State University (about $626 more per year; $32,200 vs. $31,574).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Greenville University than at Middle Tennessee State University (100% vs. 94%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Greenville University students is 127.7% larger than aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students ($24,281 vs. $10,665).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 1 point higher at Middle Tennessee State University than at Greenville University (23 vs. 22, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Greenville University, required at Middle Tennessee State University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Middle Tennessee State University Aug 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Middle Tennessee State University average a 3.64 high school GPA, 0.41 higher than at Greenville University (3.23).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.9% at Greenville University vs. 30.4% at Middle Tennessee State University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Middle Tennessee State University graduates have a $1,342 lower median loan debt than Greenville University graduates ($21,758 vs. $23,100).
• Among borrowers, Middle Tennessee State University graduates have an estimated $14 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.