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Overview |
TROY | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,923 | 20,183 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,792 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $27,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,996 | $11,704 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,504 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,329 | $9,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
TROY | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,947 | 14,763 | ||
| Admitted | 7,360 | 10,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 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 |
TROY | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $224 |
Diversity |
TROY | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
TROY | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 9% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than TROY based on total student enrollment (20,183 students vs. 13,923 students)
TROY vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Troy University is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($9,792.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Troy University ($27,072.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Middle Tennessee State University ($12,504 vs. $12,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 46.4% lower than costs at Middle Tennessee State University ($7,996 vs. $11,704)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Troy University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Troy University ($9,942 vs. $9,329)
TROY vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 15 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming TROY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at TROY (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Middle Tennessee State University (68%)
TROY vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Troy University (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $39,400)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $3,242 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($21,758 vs. $25,000)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More Middle Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/