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Overview |
UNLV | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,660 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unlv.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNLV | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,159 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,701 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,512 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,159 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,346 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
UNLV | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,275 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 11,325 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNLV | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNLV | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,018 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $224 |
Diversity |
UNLV | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UNLV | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNLV | 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 Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than Middle Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 20,086 students)
UNLV vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNLV or Middle Tennessee State University?
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($8,159.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($26,376.00 vs. $24,701.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than UNLV ($13,062 vs. $13,159)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 20.2% lower than costs at University of Nevada Las Vegas ($9,576 vs. $11,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than University of Nevada Las Vegas (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 48.5% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($9,421 vs. $6,346)
UNLV vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNLV 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 UNLV .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 24 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming UNLV 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 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
UNLV vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNLV 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 UNLV.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Las Vegas earn on average $5,300 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $42,300)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $2,740 lower median federal student loan debt than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($19,018 vs. $21,758)
- UNLV graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Middle Tennessee State University graduates. ($196 vs. $224)
- More UNLV graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/