| Middle Tennessee State vs. UTK |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#296 in National Universities #15 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #85 in National Universities #2 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,506 Tennessee Residents $29,042 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,484 Tennessee Residents $31,974 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,124 Tennessee Residents $28,170 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,620 Tennessee Residents $32,108 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,941 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,518 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,120 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,240 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier72.54% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter68.41% |
| Favorable30.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower27.58% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller20,086 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,805 |
| Smaller17,438 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger27,039 |
| Smaller2,648 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,766 |
| Larger3,020 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,236 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower54% | Graduate Rate | Higher72% |
| Lower8% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher20% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,518) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,535) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,266 | Number of faculties | 1,902 |
| Lower$81,140 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$108,731 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.