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 FAU ($17,324).
  • It is harder to admit to Middle Tennessee State than FAU.
  • Middle Tennessee State has a higher submitted SAT score (1,120) than FAU (1,110).
  • Both Middle Tennessee State and FAU have the same submitted ACT scores (22).
  • FAU has more students with 29,592 students while Middle Tennessee State has 20,086 students.
  • Middle Tennessee State has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while FAU's ratio is 22 to 1.
  • Middle Tennessee State has more full-time faculties with 946 faculties while FAU has 877 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Middle Tennessee State University and Florida Atlantic University.
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Middle Tennessee Statevs.FAU
Murfreesboro, TennesseeLocationBoca Raton, Florida
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$9,506
Out-Of-State$29,042
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$4,879
Out-Of-State$17,324
97%% Receiving Financial Aid63%
$7,941Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,005
72.54 %Acceptance Rates81.32 %
30.05 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)22.15 %
1,120SAT Score1,110
22ACT Score22
54 %Graduation Rate62 %
8 %Transfer-out Rate26 %
76 %Retention Rate81 %
20,086Student Population29,592
946Number of Faculties877
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio22 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

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