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Overview |
Middle Tennessee State University | RU | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, TN | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,183 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Middle Tennessee State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,536 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,072 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,704 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,700 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,942 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Middle Tennessee State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,763 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 10,039 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Middle Tennessee State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,758 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $237 |
Diversity |
Middle Tennessee State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Middle Tennessee State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Middle Tennessee State University | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (20,183 students vs. 7,531 students)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Middle Tennessee State University or RU?
- Radford University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($8,401.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Radford University ($27,072.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than RU ($12,700 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Radford University ($11,704 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Middle Tennessee State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Radford University ($9,942 vs. $8,968)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Middle Tennessee State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Middle Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Middle Tennessee State University (68%)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Middle Tennessee State University or RU? 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 RU and Middle Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,300)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,242 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($21,758 vs. $23,000)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($224 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/