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Overview |
WCU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WCU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $224 |
Diversity |
WCU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WCU | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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 WCU based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 11,635 students)
WCU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Middle Tennessee State University is 634.4% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 427.5% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Western Carolina University ($26,376.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Middle Tennessee State University ($13,022 vs. $13,062)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 16.7% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($9,576 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 108.2% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($9,421 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU 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 WCU .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 1 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming WCU 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 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
WCU vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Middle Tennessee State University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $39,100)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $252 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($21,758 vs. $22,010)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($224 vs. $227)
- More WCU 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/