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Overview |
Middle Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, TN | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,086 | 60 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #656 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtsu.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Middle Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $12,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,376 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,576 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,062 | $10,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,421 | $14,001 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Middle Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,868 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Middle Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Middle Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,758 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | N/A |
Diversity |
Middle Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Middle Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Middle Tennessee State University | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 60 students)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Middle Tennessee State University or WCC?
- Williamson Christian College is 76.5% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($12,960.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.5% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Williamson Christian College ($26,376.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williamson Christian College than Middle Tennessee State University ($10,299 vs. $13,062)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 48.1% lower than costs at Williamson Christian College ($9,576 vs. $14,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University as Williamson Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williamson Christian College students is 48.6% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($14,001 vs. $9,421)
Which college is harder to get into, Middle Tennessee State University or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or Middle Tennessee State University .
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at WCC (3.25)
Middle Tennessee State University vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Middle Tennessee State University or WCC? 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 WCC and Middle Tennessee State University.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (100% vs. 45%)
- More Middle Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCC students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/