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Overview |
Middle Tennessee State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, TN | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 20,183 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsu.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Middle Tennessee State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,536 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,072 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,704 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,700 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,942 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Middle Tennessee State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,763 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 10,039 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Middle Tennessee State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Middle Tennessee State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,758 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Middle Tennessee State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Middle Tennessee State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Middle Tennessee State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (20,183 students vs. 1,364 students)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Middle Tennessee State University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 357.8% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Emory and Henry College than Middle Tennessee State University ($34,500.00 vs. $27,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Emory and Henry College ($12,700 vs. $21,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 22.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,704 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Middle Tennessee State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 208.9% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($30,711 vs. $9,942)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Middle Tennessee State University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Middle Tennessee State University .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 51 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Middle Tennessee State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Middle Tennessee State University (68%)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Middle Tennessee State University or Emory and Henry College? 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 Emory and Henry College and Middle Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,300)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $5,242 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($21,758 vs. $27,000)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/