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Overview |
Johnson University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 939 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johnson University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,664 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,012 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
Johnson University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 443 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 280 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1175 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Johnson University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johnson University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $261 |
Diversity |
Johnson University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Johnson University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Johnson University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 939 students)
Johnson University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johnson University or Memphis?
- Johnson University is 108.1% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Johnson University than University of Memphis ($17,384.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Johnson University ($13,873 vs. $21,012)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 16.9% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($8,664 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Johnson University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 2.1% larger than aid received Johnson University ($9,625 vs. $9,423)
Johnson University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johnson University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Johnson University .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 6 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Johnson University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
Johnson University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johnson University 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 Johnson University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than University of Memphis (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $11,100 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $3,870 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($21,380 vs. $25,250)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($221 vs. $261)
- More Johnson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/