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Overview |
Memphis | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,917 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,352 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,126 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,873 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,625 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Memphis | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,767 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 14,916 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1230 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Memphis | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $165 |
Diversity |
Memphis | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Memphis | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 9,902 students)
Memphis vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 2% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.5% higher at Tennessee Tech than University of Memphis ($18,552.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Tennessee Tech ($13,873 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 3.7% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($10,126 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Tennessee Technological University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 13.6% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($9,625 vs. $8,471)
Memphis vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Memphis .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 73 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Memphis vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tech and Memphis.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than University of Memphis (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,200)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,250)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($165 vs. $261)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/