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Overview |
Middle Tennessee State University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,086 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #656 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsu.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Middle Tennessee State University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,376 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,576 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,062 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,421 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Middle Tennessee State University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,868 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1490/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Middle Tennessee State University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Middle Tennessee State University | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,758 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $144 |
Diversity |
Middle Tennessee State University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Middle Tennessee State University | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Middle Tennessee State University | Vanderbilt | ||
| 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 Vanderbilt based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 13,710 students)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Middle Tennessee State University or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 691.5% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.4% higher at Vanderbilt than Middle Tennessee State University ($58,130.00 vs. $26,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Vanderbilt ($13,062 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 107.4% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($9,576 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Vanderbilt University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 472.5% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($53,932 vs. $9,421)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Middle Tennessee State University or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Middle Tennessee State University .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 467 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 12 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (3.64)
- Middle Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Middle Tennessee State University or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Middle Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (92% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $40,800 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $42,300)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $7,758 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,758)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($144 vs. $224)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/