- Both Middle Tennessee State University (Middle Tennessee State) and University of Southern Mississippi are public.
- Middle Tennessee State is located in Murfreesboro, TN and University of Southern Mississippi is located in Hattiesburg, MS.
- Middle Tennessee State has more expensive tuition of $29,042 than University of Southern Mississippi ($11,618).
- Middle Tennessee State has tighter acceptance rate of 59.35% than University of Southern Mississippi (98.43%).
- Middle Tennessee State is larger with 20,086 students than University of Southern Mississippi (13,526 students).
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| #241 in National Universities #19 in Tennessee | Rankings | #175 in National Universities #6 in Mississippi |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Murfreesboro, TN | Location | Hattiesburg, MS |
Middle Tennessee State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 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 | $9,618 Mississippi residents $11,618 out-of-state |
| $11,124 Tennessee residents $28,170 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,618 Mississippi residents $11,618 out-of-state |
| $7,941 | Financial Aid | $8,595 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 59.35% | Acceptance Rate | 98.43% |
| 51.14% | Yield | 30.34% |
| 1,120 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,086 | Total Students | 13,526 |
| 17,438 | Undergraduate | 10,258 |
| 2,648 | Graduate | 3,268 |
| 3,020 | Online Enrollment | 3,954 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,700 |
| 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: 3,592) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 946 Full-time 320 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 629 Full-time 165 Part-time |
| 2,214 Full-time 358 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,100 Full-time 395 Part-time |
| $79,506 for Faculties $57,135 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,421 for Faculties $50,614 Part-time |