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Overview |
UNF | Memphis | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,453 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,628 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
UNF | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,568 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 13,430 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 905/1205 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNF | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $261 |
Diversity |
UNF | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UNF | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UNF | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than UNF based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 16,453 students)
UNF vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 99% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at UNF than University of Memphis ($17,999.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than Memphis ($10,628 vs. $13,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 5.5% lower than costs at University of North Florida ($10,344 vs. $10,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than University of North Florida (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 22.6% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($11,234 vs. $9,162)
UNF vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or UNF .
- The average SAT score at University of North Florida (1140) is 111 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming UNF students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than UNF (62.3%)
UNF vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF or Memphis? 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 Memphis and UNF.
- The graduation rate at UNF is higher than University of Memphis (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of North Florida earn on average $5,000 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $42,200)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,250)
- UNF graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($165 vs. $261)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/