| Middle Tennessee State vs. UNC Charlotte |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#296 in National Universities #15 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #230 in National Universities #11 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,266 Tennessee Residents $31,574 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,239 North Carolina Residents $22,492 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,718 Tennessee Residents $29,700 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,037 North Carolina Residents $23,072 Out-of-State |
| More$9,093 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,241 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,130 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter69.09% | Acceptance Rate | Easier79.60% |
| Favorable30.41% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.49% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller20,488 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,091 |
| Smaller18,042 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,868 |
| Smaller2,446 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,223 |
| Larger3,076 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,925 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower54% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Higher23% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower21% |
| Lower80% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| 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: 6,039) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 1,200 | Number of faculty | 1,553 |
| Lower$87,588 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,799 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.