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Overview |
Memphis | UNG | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,917 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,352 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,126 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,873 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,625 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Memphis | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,767 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 14,916 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1230 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Memphis | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $170 |
Diversity |
Memphis | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Memphis | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than UNG based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 18,029 students)
Memphis vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or UNG?
- University of Memphis is 105% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at UNG than University of Memphis ($14,470.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Memphis ($11,721 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 18% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($10,126 vs. $11,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than University of North Georgia (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 27.1% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($9,625 vs. $7,574)
Memphis vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Memphis .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 16 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Memphis students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman UNG students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than UNG (69.6%)
Memphis vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis or UNG? 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 UNG and Memphis.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $1,900 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,200)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($16,500 vs. $25,250)
- UNG graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($170 vs. $261)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/