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Overview |
Memphis | UTSA | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,917 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,352 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,126 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,873 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,625 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 71% |
Admission |
Memphis | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,767 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 14,916 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1230 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $237 |
Diversity |
Memphis | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Memphis | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | UTSA | ||
| 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 San Antonio is larger than than Memphis based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 21,917 students)
Memphis vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or UTSA?
- University of Memphis is 40.3% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at UTSA than University of Memphis ($18,259.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Memphis ($12,664 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 9.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,126 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than The University of Texas at San Antonio (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 7.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,625 vs. $8,934)
Memphis vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Memphis .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 14 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than UTSA (86.9%)
Memphis vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Memphis.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $5,700 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $2,267 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($22,983 vs. $25,250)
- UTSA graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($237 vs. $261)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/