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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #881 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,095 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,140 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,058 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 4,039 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $224 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than University of Southern Indiana based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 9,178 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Middle Tennessee State University?
- University of Southern Indiana is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($9,095.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than University of Southern Indiana ($26,376.00 vs. $21,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than University of Southern Indiana ($13,062 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 5% lower than costs at University of Southern Indiana ($9,576 vs. $10,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than University of Southern Indiana (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 18.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($9,421 vs. $7,927)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana 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 University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 29 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming University of Southern Indiana 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 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana 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 University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than University of Southern Indiana (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,800)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $742 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($21,758 vs. $22,500)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Indiana graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/