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Overview |
IWU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 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 |
IWU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $224 |
Diversity |
IWU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 304.2% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at IWU than Middle Tennessee State University ($29,684.00 vs. $26,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than IWU ($13,062 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 4.9% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($9,576 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Middle Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 114.4% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($20,194 vs. $9,421)
IWU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 55 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
IWU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,300)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $2,346 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($21,758 vs. $24,104)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($224 vs. $249)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/