- Milligan University is a private school while Middle Tennessee State University (Middle Tennessee State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Milligan University has more expensive tuition of $39,350 than Middle Tennessee State ($29,042).
- Milligan University has tighter acceptance rate of 57.76% than Middle Tennessee State (59.35%).
- Middle Tennessee State is larger with 20,086 students than Milligan University (1,105 students).
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| #4 in Tennessee | Rankings | #241 in National Universities #19 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Milligan, TN | Location | Murfreesboro, TN |
| Known as | Middle Tennessee State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,350 | Undergraduate | $9,506 Tennessee residents $29,042 out-of-state |
| $7,967 | Graduate | $11,124 Tennessee residents $28,170 out-of-state |
| $27,317 | Financial Aid | $7,941 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 57.76% | Acceptance Rate | 59.35% |
| 48.92% | Yield | 51.14% |
| Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,105 | Total Students | 20,086 |
| 755 | Undergraduate | 17,438 |
| 350 | Graduate | 2,648 |
| 23 | Online Enrollment | 3,020 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| Average Earning after Graduation | $44,400 | |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 647) $3,800 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,518) |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $3,950 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 97 Full-time 60 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 946 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| 218 Full-time 90 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,214 Full-time 358 Part-time |
| $59,826 for Faculties $45,190 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,506 for Faculties $57,135 Part-time |