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Overview |
Memphis | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,917 | 9,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,352 | $7,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $20,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,126 | $8,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,873 | $11,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,625 | $17,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Memphis | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,767 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,916 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Memphis | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $289 |
Diversity |
Memphis | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Memphis | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 9,218 students)
Memphis vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or Tennessee State University?
- University of Memphis is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $7,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Tennessee State University than University of Memphis ($20,484.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Memphis ($11,986 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 18.5% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($8,542 vs. $10,126)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis as Tennessee State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 79.9% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($17,315 vs. $9,625)
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Memphis .
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
Memphis vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis or Tennessee State University? 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 Tennessee State University and Memphis.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Tennessee State University (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $3,800 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,400)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($25,250 vs. $28,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($261 vs. $289)
- More Memphis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/