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Overview |
Kentucky | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 20,183 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $27,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $11,704 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $9,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 14,763 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 10,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 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 | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $224 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Middle Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 20,183 students)
Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Middle Tennessee State University?
- University of Kentucky is 57.2% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($11,849.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Kentucky than Middle Tennessee State University ($32,043.00 vs. $27,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Kentucky ($12,700 vs. $19,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 30.2% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,704 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Middle Tennessee State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 31% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($13,024 vs. $9,942)
Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 112 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) 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 Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Middle Tennessee State University (68%)
Kentucky vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $8,700 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $42,300)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $992 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($21,758 vs. $22,750)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($224 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky 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/