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Overview |
PC | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PC | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $224 |
Diversity |
PC | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 11% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Presbyterian College is 430.9% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at PC than Middle Tennessee State University ($38,990.00 vs. $26,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than PC ($13,062 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 18% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,576 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Middle Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 264.9% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($34,379 vs. $9,421)
PC vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC 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 PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 51 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming PC 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 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at PC (3.6)
- Middle Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,300)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,350 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($21,758 vs. $26,108)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($224 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/