CBC vs. Memphis

Comparable Facts

Compare Central Baptist College in Conway, AR with University of Memphis in Memphis, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Memphis is larger than CBC based on total student enrollment (20,276 students vs. 547 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Central Baptist College is located in Conway, AR (Distant Town setting); University of Memphis is in Memphis, TN (Large City setting).
• Central Baptist College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Memphis is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Central Baptist College 9:1; University of Memphis 16:1.

CBC vs. Memphis Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, CBC or Memphis? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than CBC ($12,756 vs. $17,469).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 25.1% lower than at University of Memphis ($8,500 vs. $11,342).
• Central Baptist College is 98.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Memphis (about $10,602 more per year; $21,330.00 vs. $10,728.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 38.7% higher at CBC than at University of Memphis (about $5,946 more per year; $21,330.00 vs. $15,384.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Central Baptist College than at University of Memphis (99% vs. 92%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Central Baptist College students is 12.3% larger than aid received by University of Memphis students ($13,240 vs. $11,793).

CBC vs. Memphis Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Memphis? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Memphis and CBC.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Memphis (1050) is 50 points higher than at CBC (1000).
• Incoming Memphis students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (21 vs. 20 at CBC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Central Baptist College 883/1121; University of Memphis 915/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Central Baptist College 17/23; University of Memphis 18/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: CBC - Required; Memphis - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: CBC Aug 15, 2027; Memphis Jul 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CBC (3.15).
• Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than CBC (63.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 66.1% at CBC vs. 18.1% at Memphis.

CBC vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for CBC and Memphis? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Memphis's six-year graduation rate (38%) is higher than Central Baptist College's (35%).
• Graduates from University of Memphis earn a median of about $2,100 more per year than CBC graduates about ten years after starting college ($42,200 vs. $40,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Central Baptist College graduates have a $250 lower median loan debt than Memphis graduates ($25,000 vs. $25,250).
• Among borrowers, CBC graduates have an estimated $3 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Memphis graduates ($258 vs. $261).
• More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 37%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.