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Overview |
IU Southeast | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,672 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,012 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,264 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,923 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 1,639 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IU Southeast | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $224 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IU Southeast | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | 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 IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 3,672 students)
IU Southeast vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Middle Tennessee State University is 1% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Indiana University Southeast ($26,376.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Middle Tennessee State University ($8,264 vs. $13,062)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 15% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($9,576 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Indiana University Southeast (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 29.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($9,421 vs. $7,262)
IU Southeast vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast 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 Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 76 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Middle Tennessee State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
IU Southeast vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast 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 Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $1,497 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,261 vs. $21,758)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($209 vs. $224)
- More Middle Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/