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Overview |
Memphis | Watkins Institute | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,917 | 193 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #883 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | memphis.edu | watkins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Memphis | Watkins Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,352 | $22,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,126 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,873 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,625 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Memphis | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,767 | - | ||
| Admitted | 14,916 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Memphis | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Memphis | Watkins Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Memphis | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Memphis | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Memphis | Watkins Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Watkins Institute based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 193 students)
Memphis vs. Watkins Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Memphis or Watkins Institute?
- Watkins College of Art Design & Film is 173% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($22,800.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at Watkins Institute than University of Memphis ($22,800.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 8.6% lower than costs at Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($10,126 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is ?% larger than aid received Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($9,625 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or Watkins Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Watkins Institute or Memphis .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 26 points higher than at Watkins Institute (1003)
- Incoming Memphis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Watkins Institute (21)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Watkins Institute (3.33)
Memphis vs. Watkins Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Memphis or Watkins Institute? 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 Watkins Institute and Memphis.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $3,500 more per year than Watkins Institute graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,700)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Watkins Institute graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Watkins Institute graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Watkins Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/