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Overview |
North Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
North Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $224 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
North Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 2,125 students)
North Greenville University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or Middle Tennessee State University?
- North Greenville University is 221.2% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than North Greenville University ($26,376.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Middle Tennessee State University ($11,705 vs. $13,062)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 14.9% lower than costs at North Greenville University ($9,576 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University as Middle Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 186% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($26,941 vs. $9,421)
North Greenville University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University 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 North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at North Greenville University (1116) is 85 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming North Greenville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (3.64)
- North Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
North Greenville University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University 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 North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at North Greenville University is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $258 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,758)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($222 vs. $224)
- More North Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/