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Overview |
Maryville College | Memphis | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #656 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,618 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,618 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,990 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,571 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Maryville College | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,809 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 1,845 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1018/1188 | 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 |
Maryville College | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Maryville College | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 1,147 students)
Maryville College vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or Memphis?
- Maryville College is 341.5% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($37,618.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.3% higher at Maryville College than University of Memphis ($37,618.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Maryville College ($13,656 vs. $20,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 25.7% lower than costs at Maryville College ($10,344 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than University of Memphis (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 181% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($31,571 vs. $11,234)
Maryville College vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 23 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Maryville College (65.7%)
Maryville College vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville 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 Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than University of Memphis (54% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $2,700 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,500)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/