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Overview |
UE | Memphis | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UE | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 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 |
UE | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
UE | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
UE | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UE | 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 UE based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 2,017 students)
UE vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Memphis?
- University of Evansville is 380.1% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.9% higher at UE than University of Memphis ($40,100.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than UE ($13,873 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 36.7% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,126 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 253.9% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($34,067 vs. $9,625)
UE vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 128 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming UE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than UE (76.3%)
UE vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than University of Memphis (62% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $3,800 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,200)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/