- Both Middle Tennessee State University (Middle Tennessee State) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) are public.
- Middle Tennessee State is located in Murfreesboro, TN and UAB is located in Birmingham, AL.
- Middle Tennessee State has more expensive tuition of $29,042 than UAB ($21,864).
- Middle Tennessee State has tighter acceptance rate of 59.35% than UAB (91.81%).
- UAB has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than Middle Tennessee State (1,120).
- UAB is larger with 21,639 students than Middle Tennessee State (20,086 students).
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| #241 in National Universities #19 in Tennessee | Rankings | #224 in National Universities #8 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Murfreesboro, TN | Location | Birmingham, AL |
Middle Tennessee State| Known as | UAB | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | $8,832 Alabama residents $21,864 out-of-state |
| $11,124 Tennessee residents $28,170 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,424 Alabama residents $20,556 out-of-state |
| $7,941 | Financial Aid | $9,889 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 59.35% | Acceptance Rate | 91.81% |
| 51.14% | Yield | 33.15% |
| 1,120 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,086 | Total Students | 21,639 |
| 17,438 | Undergraduate | 13,032 |
| 2,648 | Graduate | 8,607 |
| 3,020 | Online Enrollment | 5,984 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,400 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,518) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,480) $8,550 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 | 18 to 1 |
| 946 Full-time 320 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,544 Full-time 414 Part-time |
| 2,214 Full-time 358 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,496 Full-time 1,597 Part-time |
| $79,506 for Faculties $57,135 Part-time | Average Salary | $104,003 for Faculties $64,558 Part-time |