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Overview |
CBU | Memphis | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,612 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,964 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CBU | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 877 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 |
CBU | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
CBU | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CBU | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CBU | 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 1,934 students)
CBU vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or Memphis?
- Christian Brothers University is 325.3% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.4% higher at CBU than University of Memphis ($35,520.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than CBU ($13,873 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 0.9% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($10,126 vs. $10,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 180.1% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($26,964 vs. $9,625)
CBU vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or CBU .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 76 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming CBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than CBU (87.5%)
CBU vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU 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 CBU.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than University of Memphis (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/