| Middle Tennessee State vs. Memphis |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#296 in National Universities #15 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #307 in National Universities #17 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,506 Tennessee Residents $29,042 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,344 Tennessee Residents $14,784 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,124 Tennessee Residents $28,170 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,214 Tennessee Residents $15,228 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,941 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,469 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,120 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,090 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter72.54% | Acceptance Rate | Easier94.60% |
| Favorable30.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.18% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller20,086 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,917 |
| Larger17,438 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller16,708 |
| Smaller2,648 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,209 |
| Smaller3,020 | Online Student Population | Larger5,312 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher54% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| Lower8% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher15% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,518) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,784) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,340) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,266 | Number of faculties | 1,347 |
| Lower$81,140 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,240 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.