The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Middle Tennessee State has more expensive tuition & fees ($29,042) than Marshall University ($20,294).
  • It is harder to admit to Middle Tennessee State than Marshall University.
  • Middle Tennessee State has more students with 20,086 students while Marshall University has 10,691 students.
  • Middle Tennessee State has more full-time faculties with 946 faculties while Marshall University has 820 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Marshall University and Middle Tennessee State University.
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Marshall Universityvs.Middle Tennessee State
Huntington, West VirginiaLocationMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$8,942
Out-Of-State$20,294
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,506
Out-Of-State$29,042
81%% Receiving Financial Aid97%
$10,023Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,941
96.88 %Acceptance Rates72.54 %
25.24 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)30.05 %
-SAT Score1,120
-ACT Score22
49 %Graduation Rate54 %
25 %Transfer-out Rate8 %
74 %Retention Rate76 %
10,691Student Population20,086
820Number of Faculties946
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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