Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UMBC Maryland Salisbury Middle Tennessee State University UT Martin Arkansas State University WCU Frostburg State University WVU Ole Miss Tennessee Stevenson University| Towson University | University of Memphis | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
TU | Memphis | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | memphis.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
TU | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $8,352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
TU | Memphis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Memphis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
TU | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $261 |
Diversity |
TU | Memphis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | Memphis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
TU | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than TU based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 19,793 students)
TU vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 15.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.8% higher at TU than University of Memphis ($23,240.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than TU ($13,873 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 34.7% lower than costs at Towson University ($10,126 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Towson University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 18.6% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($11,415 vs. $9,625)
TU vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 52 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than University of Memphis (64% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,200)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,250)
- TU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($183 vs. $261)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/