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Overview |
Hiwassee College | Memphis | ||
| Location | Madisonville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 253 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiwassee.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiwassee College | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,484 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,484 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,987 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Hiwassee College | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | - | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hiwassee College | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiwassee College | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $261 |
Diversity |
Hiwassee College | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Hiwassee College | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Hiwassee College | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 253 students)
Hiwassee College vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiwassee College or Memphis?
- Hiwassee College is 121.3% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($18,484.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Hiwassee College than University of Memphis ($18,484.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 26.8% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($7,987 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Hiwassee College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($9,625 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Hiwassee College or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Hiwassee College .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 82 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming Memphis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Hiwassee College (20)
Hiwassee College vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiwassee College 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 Hiwassee College.
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $12,200 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,250)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($183 vs. $261)
- More Hiwassee College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/