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Overview |
Memphis | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Lawrenceville, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,736 | 11,907 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | ggc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $3,214 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,960 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,344 | $15,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,656 | $11,037 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,234 | $7,759 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
Memphis | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,640 | 6,390 | ||
| Admitted | 14,605 | 6,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 95.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 44.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1205 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | May 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Memphis | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $205 |
Diversity |
Memphis | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Memphis | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | Georgia Gwinnett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Georgia Gwinnett College based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 11,907 students)
Memphis vs. Georgia Gwinnett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or Georgia Gwinnett College?
- University of Memphis is 165.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia Gwinnett College for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $3,214.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Memphis than Georgia Gwinnett College ($12,960.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Gwinnett College than Memphis ($11,037 vs. $13,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 48.1% lower than costs at Georgia Gwinnett College ($10,344 vs. $15,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Georgia Gwinnett College (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 44.8% larger than aid received Georgia Gwinnett College ($11,234 vs. $7,759)
Memphis vs. Georgia Gwinnett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or Georgia Gwinnett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia Gwinnett College or Memphis .
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Georgia Gwinnett College (2.88)
- Georgia Gwinnett College has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Memphis (93.4%)
Memphis vs. Georgia Gwinnett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis or Georgia Gwinnett College? 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 Georgia Gwinnett College and Memphis.
- Georgia Gwinnett College students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($19,875 vs. $25,250)
- Georgia Gwinnett College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($205 vs. $261)
- More Memphis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Gwinnett College students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/