Academic Comparison between LA Tech and Middle Tennessee State

Louisiana Tech University and Middle Tennessee State University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Both Schools are four-year, public. LA Tech is located in Ruston, LA and Middle Tennessee State is located in Murfreesboro, TN.

Comparison at a Glance

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

  • Both schools are four-year, public schools.
  • Middle Tennessee State has more expensive tuition & fees ($29,042) than LA Tech ($16,866).
  • It is harder to admit to Middle Tennessee State than LA Tech.
  • LA Tech has a higher submitted SAT score (1,190) than Middle Tennessee State (1,100).
  • LA Tech has higher submitted ACT score (24) than Middle Tennessee State (22).
  • Middle Tennessee State has more students with 20,086 students while LA Tech has 10,839 students.
  • Middle Tennessee State has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while LA Tech's ratio is 23 to 1.
  • Middle Tennessee State has more full-time faculties with 946 faculties while LA Tech has 378 full-time faculties.
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Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Louisiana Tech Universityvs.Middle Tennessee State University
Ruston, LouisianaLocationMurfreesboro, Tennessee
Four-year, PublicSchool Typefour-year, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$10,125
Out-Of-State$16,866
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,506
Out-Of-State$29,042
94%% Receiving Financial Aid97%
$9,857Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,941
73.00 %Acceptance Rates68.00 %
34.00 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)31.00 %
1,190SAT Score1,100
24ACT Score22
59 %Graduation Rate54 %
24 %Transfer-out Rate8 %
81 %Retention Rate76 %
10,839Student Population20,086
378Number of Faculties946
23 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare
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