Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Middle Tennessee State University UT Martin Arkansas State University Ole Miss Tennessee UTC Mississippi State Austin Peay State University Tennessee Tech Cleveland State Kent State Georgia State| Arkansas Tech University | University of Memphis | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ATU | Memphis | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | memphis.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ATU | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $8,520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
ATU | Memphis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 905/1205 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | Memphis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ATU | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $261 |
Diversity |
ATU | Memphis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Memphis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 9,487 students)
ATU vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 42.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Memphis than Arkansas Tech University ($12,960.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Memphis ($11,443 vs. $13,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 5% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($9,852 vs. $10,344)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University as University of Memphis (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 16.1% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($11,234 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Memphis (93.4%)
ATU vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Memphis? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Memphis and ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than University of Memphis (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $5,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,250)
- ATU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($183 vs. $261)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/