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Overview |
Webster University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,606 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #434 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | webster.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Webster University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,530 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,530 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,695 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,475 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Webster University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,341 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 3,097 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1006/1233 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Webster University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Webster University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
Webster University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Webster University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Webster University | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Webster University based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 7,606 students)
Webster University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Webster University or Memphis?
- Webster University is 258.3% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($30,530.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.6% higher at Webster University than University of Memphis ($30,530.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Webster University ($13,656 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 23.9% lower than costs at Webster University ($10,344 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webster University than University of Memphis (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 91.2% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($21,475 vs. $11,234)
Webster University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Webster University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Webster University .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 80 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Webster University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Webster University (58%)
Webster University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Webster University 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 Webster University.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than University of Memphis (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,200)
- Webster University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- Webster University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Webster University 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/