The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Middle Tennessee State is a public and Rice University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Rice University has more expensive tuition & fees ($58,128) than Middle Tennessee State ($29,042).
  • It is harder to admit to Rice University than Middle Tennessee State.
  • Rice University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,120) than Middle Tennessee State (1,120).
  • Rice University has higher submitted ACT score (22) than Middle Tennessee State (22).
  • Middle Tennessee State has more students with 20,086 students while Rice University has 8,672 students.
  • Rice University has a lower number of students per faculty with 6 to 1 while Middle Tennessee State's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • Middle Tennessee State has more full-time faculties with 946 faculties while Rice University has 698 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Middle Tennessee State University and Rice University.
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Middle Tennessee Statevs.Rice University
Murfreesboro, TennesseeLocationHouston, Texas
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$9,506
Out-Of-State$29,042
2024 Tuition & Fees$58,128
97%% Receiving Financial Aid63%
$7,941Average Amount of Financial Aid$48,958
72.54 %Acceptance Rates8.68 %
30.05 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)44.07 %
1,120SAT Score1,540
22ACT Score35
54 %Graduation Rate93 %
8 %Transfer-out Rate-
76 %Retention Rate98 %
20,086Student Population8,672
946Number of Faculties698
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio6 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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