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Overview |
Memphis | UNT | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,917 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,352 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,126 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,873 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,625 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Memphis | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,767 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 14,916 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Memphis | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $206 |
Diversity |
Memphis | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Memphis | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | UNT | ||
| 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 North Texas is larger than than Memphis based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 21,917 students)
Memphis vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or UNT?
- University of Memphis is 0.7% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at UNT than University of Memphis ($18,087.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than UNT ($13,873 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 2.8% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($10,126 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than University of North Texas (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 5.1% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($9,625 vs. $9,159)
Memphis vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Memphis .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 64 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UNT (3.46)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than UNT (79.1%)
Memphis vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis or UNT? 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 UNT and Memphis.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than University of Memphis (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $4,800 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,200)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,250)
- UNT graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($206 vs. $261)
- More UNT 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/