- Both Middle Tennessee State University (Middle Tennessee State) and Old Dominion University (ODU) are public.
- Middle Tennessee State is located in Murfreesboro, TN and ODU is located in Norfolk, VA.
- ODU has more expensive tuition of $32,662 than Middle Tennessee State ($29,042).
- Middle Tennessee State has tighter acceptance rate of 59.35% than ODU (85.72%).
- ODU has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than Middle Tennessee State (1,120).
- ODU is larger with 23,107 students than Middle Tennessee State (20,086 students).
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| #241 in National Universities #19 in Tennessee | Rankings | #269 in National Universities #30 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Murfreesboro, TN | Location | Norfolk, VA |
Middle Tennessee State| Known as | ODU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate 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 | $12,262 Virginia residents $32,662 out-of-state |
| $11,124 Tennessee residents $28,170 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,848 Virginia residents $35,008 out-of-state |
| $7,941 | Financial Aid | $8,858 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 59.35% | Acceptance Rate | 85.72% |
| 51.14% | Yield | 30.71% |
| 1,120 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,086 | Total Students | 23,107 |
| 17,438 | Undergraduate | 18,375 |
| 2,648 | Graduate | 4,732 |
| 3,020 | Online Enrollment | 8,674 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| 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: 4,787) $7,998 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 946 Full-time 320 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 844 Full-time 580 Part-time |
| 2,214 Full-time 358 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,410 Full-time 830 Part-time |
| $79,506 for Faculties $57,135 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,593 for Faculties $65,049 Part-time |