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Overview |
Ohio University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,937 | 20,183 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,746 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,114 | $27,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,594 | $11,704 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,550 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,616 | $9,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,648 | 14,763 | ||
| Admitted | 21,739 | 10,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $224 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Middle Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 20,183 students)
Ohio University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 82.4% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Ohio University Main Campus ($27,072.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Ohio University ($12,700 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 16.1% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,704 vs. $13,594)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus as Middle Tennessee State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($9,942 vs. $8,616)
Ohio University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio 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 Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 77 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Middle Tennessee State University (68%)
Ohio University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $2,200 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,300)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,258 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,758)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($211 vs. $224)
- More Ohio University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/