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WKU vs. Middle Tennessee State

The following statements compare Western Kentucky University and Middle Tennessee State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Middle Tennessee State's tuition ($29,042) is more expensive than WKU ($27,000).
  • Middle Tennessee State's acceptance rate (72.54%) is lower than WKU (96.95%).
  • WKU has higher yield (37.86%) than Middle Tennessee State (30.05%).
  • Middle Tennessee State's SAT score (1,120) is higher than WKU (1,070).
  • Middle Tennessee State's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than WKU (18 to 1).
  • Middle Tennessee State (20,086 students) is larger than WKU (16,493 students) with more enrolled students.
  • WKU ($8,499) has higher amount of financial aid than Middle Tennessee State ($7,941).
  • Middle Tennessee State's graduation rate (54%) is higher than WKU (51%).
Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University

Public, 4 years • Bowling Green, KY #10 in Kentucky more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,436 In-State
$27,000 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,499
Test Scores
1,070 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
96.95% Acceptance Rate
37.86% Yield
Enrollment
14,440 Undergraduate
2,053 Graduate
3,162 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
658 Faculties (full-time)
1,757 Staffs (full-time)
$68,689 Faculty Salary
$52,794 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,984 annual charge
-4,942 capacity
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Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University

Public, 4 years • Murfreesboro, TN #241 National Universities, #19 in Tennessee more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,506 In-State
$29,042 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,941
Test Scores
1,120 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
72.54% Acceptance Rate
30.05% Yield
Enrollment
17,438 Undergraduate
2,648 Graduate
3,020 Online Students
Graduation Rate
54% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
946 Faculties (full-time)
2,214 Staffs (full-time)
$79,506 Faculty Salary
$57,135 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-2,518 capacity
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