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Overview |
Memphis | UTC | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,917 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,352 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,126 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,873 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,625 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Memphis | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,767 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 14,916 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1230 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Memphis | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $214 |
Diversity |
Memphis | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Memphis | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | UTC | ||
| 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 UTC based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 11,283 students)
Memphis vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or UTC?
- University of Memphis is 4.5% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at UTC than University of Memphis ($24,110.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than UTC ($13,873 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 6.6% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($9,500 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 3.4% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($9,625 vs. $9,309)
Memphis vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Memphis .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 58 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than UTC (82.6%)
Memphis vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis or UTC? 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 UTC and Memphis.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than University of Memphis (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $1,600 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $4,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($20,792 vs. $25,250)
- UTC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($214 vs. $261)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/