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Overview |
Memphis | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,917 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,352 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,126 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,873 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,625 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Memphis | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,767 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 14,916 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1230 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Memphis | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $186 |
Diversity |
Memphis | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Memphis | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | UT Arlington | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than Memphis based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 21,917 students)
Memphis vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at UT Arlington than University of Memphis ($26,778.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than UT Arlington ($13,873 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 12.5% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($10,126 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than The University of Texas at Arlington (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 18.1% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($11,370 vs. $9,625)
Memphis vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or Memphis .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 9 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than UT Arlington (80.8%)
Memphis vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis or UT Arlington? 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 Arlington and Memphis.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than University of Memphis (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $9,500 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($18,000 vs. $25,250)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($186 vs. $261)
- More UT Arlington 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/