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Overview |
Louisville | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Louisville | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $224 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Louisville | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Middle Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 20,086 students)
Louisville vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Middle Tennessee State University?
- University of Louisville is 67.8% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Louisville than Middle Tennessee State University ($28,670.00 vs. $26,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Louisville ($13,062 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($9,576 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 29.7% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($12,216 vs. $9,421)
Louisville vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 128 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have at the same average high school GPA (3.64) as students at Middle Tennessee State University (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
Louisville vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $2,900 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,300)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $2,102 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $21,758)
- Louisville graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($203 vs. $224)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/