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Overview |
Shorter | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $224 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Shorter University is 204.7% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Shorter University ($26,376.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Shorter ($13,062 vs. $13,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 1.9% lower than costs at Middle Tennessee State University ($9,400 vs. $9,576)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Middle Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 112.9% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($20,057 vs. $9,421)
Shorter vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter 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 Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 62 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Middle Tennessee State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
Shorter vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,300)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,660 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($21,758 vs. $28,418)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($224 vs. $293)
- More Middle Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/