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Overview |
IU East | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 20,183 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $27,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,704 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $9,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 93% |
Admission |
IU East | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 14,763 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 10,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $224 |
Diversity |
IU East | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (20,183 students vs. 2,985 students)
IU East vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Middle Tennessee State University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($7,536.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Indiana University East ($27,072.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Middle Tennessee State University ($9,484 vs. $12,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 14.3% lower than costs at Middle Tennessee State University ($10,244 vs. $11,704)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Indiana University East (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 30.8% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($9,942 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 70 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Middle Tennessee State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at IU East (3.41)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Middle Tennessee State University (68%)
IU East vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Indiana University East (45% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $1,258 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,758)
- IU East 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 IU East students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/