| Middle Tennessee State vs. The University of Tennessee Southern |
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|---|---|---|
#296 in National Universities #15 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,266 Tennessee Residents $31,574 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,924 Tennessee Residents $10,924 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,718 Tennessee Residents $29,700 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,910 Tennessee Residents $8,910 Out-of-State |
| More$9,093 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,602 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,130 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower990 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter69.09% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.71% |
| Favorable30.41% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower26.10% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger20,488 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,046 |
| Larger18,042 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,012 |
| Larger2,446 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller34 |
| Larger3,076 | Online Student Population | Smaller113 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher54% | Graduate Rate | Lower37% |
| Lower23% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher31% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,518) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 390) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,200 | Number of faculty | 80 |
| Higher$87,588 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$60,143 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.