- Both Middle Tennessee State University (Middle Tennessee State) and Florida International University (FIU) are public.
- Middle Tennessee State is located in Murfreesboro, TN and FIU is located in Miami, FL.
- Middle Tennessee State has more expensive tuition of $29,042 than FIU ($18,963).
- FIU has tighter acceptance rate of 54.07% than Middle Tennessee State (59.35%).
- FIU has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than Middle Tennessee State (1,120).
- FIU is larger with 55,609 students than Middle Tennessee State (20,086 students).
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| #241 in National Universities #19 in Tennessee | Rankings | #186 in National Universities #14 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Murfreesboro, TN | Location | Miami, FL |
Middle Tennessee State| Known as | FIU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 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 (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,506 Tennessee residents $29,042 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,565 Florida residents $18,963 out-of-state |
| $11,124 Tennessee residents $28,170 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,334 Florida residents $24,439 out-of-state |
| $7,941 | Financial Aid | $6,634 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 59.35% | Acceptance Rate | 54.07% |
| 51.14% | Yield | 40.58% |
| 1,120 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,086 | Total Students | 55,609 |
| 17,438 | Undergraduate | 45,688 |
| 2,648 | Graduate | 9,921 |
| 3,020 | Online Enrollment | 14,804 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,000 |
| 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: 4,403) $7,764 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| 946 Full-time 320 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,401 Full-time 967 Part-time |
| 2,214 Full-time 358 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,547 Full-time 1,027 Part-time |
| $79,506 for Faculties $57,135 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,273 for Faculties $66,515 Part-time |