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Overview |
Memphis | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,736 | 20,183 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,960 | $27,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,344 | $11,704 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,656 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,234 | $9,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Memphis | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,640 | 14,763 | ||
| Admitted | 14,605 | 10,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1205 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Memphis | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $224 |
Diversity |
Memphis | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 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 |
Memphis | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Middle Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 20,183 students)
Memphis vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or Middle Tennessee State University?
- University of Memphis is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than University of Memphis ($27,072.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Memphis ($12,700 vs. $13,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 13.1% lower than costs at Middle Tennessee State University ($10,344 vs. $11,704)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis as Middle Tennessee State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 13% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($11,234 vs. $9,942)
Memphis vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis 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 Memphis .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 2 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Memphis students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Middle Tennessee State University (68%)
Memphis vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis 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 Memphis.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than University of Memphis (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $100 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $42,200)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $3,492 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($21,758 vs. $25,250)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($224 vs. $261)
- More Middle Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/