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Overview |
Wright State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,884 | 20,183 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,138 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,556 | $27,072 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $11,704 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,400 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,890 | $9,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
Wright State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,894 | 14,763 | ||
| Admitted | 8,463 | 10,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3%Open | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1230 | 1000/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $224 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wright State | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | 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
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (20,183 students vs. 9,884 students)
Wright State vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 47.8% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($11,138.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Wright State University Main Campus ($27,072.00 vs. $20,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Wright State ($12,700 vs. $15,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 7.4% lower than costs at Middle Tennessee State University ($10,900 vs. $11,704)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Wright State University Main Campus (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middle Tennessee State University students is 26% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($9,942 vs. $7,890)
Wright State vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State 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 Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 3 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming Wright State 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 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Middle Tennessee State University (68%)
Wright State vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,300)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $3,242 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($21,758 vs. $25,000)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More Wright State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/