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Overview |
Louisville | Memphis | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Louisville | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $261 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Louisville | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 Louisville is larger than than Memphis based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 21,736 students)
Louisville vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Memphis?
- University of Louisville is 48.3% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($12,632.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.6% higher at Louisville than University of Memphis ($28,978.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Louisville ($13,656 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 13% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($10,344 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than University of Memphis (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 17% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($13,148 vs. $11,234)
Louisville vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 130 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Louisville (80.5%)
Louisville vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than University of Memphis (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $3,000 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $5,594 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($19,656 vs. $25,250)
- Louisville graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($203 vs. $261)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/