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Overview |
Memphis | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,917 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,352 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,126 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,873 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,625 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Memphis | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,767 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 14,916 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1230 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Memphis | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $242 |
Diversity |
Memphis | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Memphis | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | UT Martin | ||
| 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 UT Martin based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 6,868 students)
Memphis vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or UT Martin?
- The University of Tennessee Martin is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($8,378.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at UT Martin than University of Memphis ($14,418.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Memphis ($12,619 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 43% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($7,082 vs. $10,126)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis as The University of Tennessee Martin (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 3.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($9,625 vs. $9,261)
Memphis vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Memphis .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 21 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming UT Martin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than UT Martin (88.4%)
Memphis vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Memphis.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than University of Memphis (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $3,100 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,250)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($242 vs. $261)
- More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/