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Overview |
MUW | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,227 | 20,183 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,992 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,992 | $27,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,387 | $11,704 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,617 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,171 | $9,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
MUW | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 553 | 14,763 | ||
| Admitted | 553 | 10,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MUW | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $224 |
Diversity |
MUW | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MUW | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
MUW | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| 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 MUW based on total student enrollment (20,183 students vs. 2,227 students)
MUW vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Mississippi University for Women is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.7% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Mississippi University for Women ($27,072.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Middle Tennessee State University ($12,617 vs. $12,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 39.5% lower than costs at Middle Tennessee State University ($8,387 vs. $11,704)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women as Middle Tennessee State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($9,942 vs. $9,171)
MUW vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW or Middle Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Tennessee State University or MUW .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 19 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Middle Tennessee State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Middle Tennessee State University (68%)
MUW vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW or Middle Tennessee State University? 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 Middle Tennessee State University and MUW.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $6,758 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,758)
- MUW graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($155 vs. $224)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/