- Both Middle Tennessee State University (Middle Tennessee State) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) are public.
- Middle Tennessee State is located in Murfreesboro, TN and FAU is located in Boca Raton, FL.
- Middle Tennessee State has more expensive tuition of $29,042 than FAU ($17,324).
- Middle Tennessee State has tighter acceptance rate of 59.35% than FAU (60.01%).
- Middle Tennessee State has higher SAT scores of 1,120 than FAU (1,110).
- FAU is larger with 29,592 students than Middle Tennessee State (20,086 students).
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| #241 in National Universities #19 in Tennessee | Rankings | #275 in National Universities #28 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Murfreesboro, TN | Location | Boca Raton, FL |
Middle Tennessee State| Known as | FAU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,506 Tennessee residents $29,042 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $4,879 Florida residents $17,324 out-of-state |
| $11,124 Tennessee residents $28,170 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,693 Florida residents $18,482 out-of-state |
| $7,941 | Financial Aid | $9,005 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 59.35% | Acceptance Rate | 60.01% |
| 51.14% | Yield | 30.65% |
| 1,120 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,086 | Total Students | 29,592 |
| 17,438 | Undergraduate | 24,191 |
| 2,648 | Graduate | 5,401 |
| 3,020 | Online Enrollment | 6,218 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,518) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) $6,100 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,065 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 946 Full-time 320 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 877 Full-time 429 Part-time |
| 2,214 Full-time 358 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,009 Full-time 483 Part-time |
| $79,506 for Faculties $57,135 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,807 for Faculties $67,009 Part-time |