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Overview |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, TN | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,086 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #656 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsu.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,376 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,576 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,062 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,421 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,868 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,758 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $193 |
Diversity |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Middle Tennessee State University | Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 1,052 students)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Middle Tennessee State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 255.4% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($26,376.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($13,062 vs. $13,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 11.3% lower than costs at Middle Tennessee State University ($8,600 vs. $9,576)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University as Tennessee Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 138.2% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($22,442 vs. $9,421)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Middle Tennessee State University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Middle Tennessee State University .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 12 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming Middle Tennessee State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (3.5)
- Middle Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Middle Tennessee State University or Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College and Middle Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Wesleyan College earn on average $400 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $42,300)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,008 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,758)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($193 vs. $224)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/