Memphis vs. Tennessee State

Both University of Memphis and Tennessee State University are Public, 4 years schools located in Tennessee. The following statements compare University of Memphis and Tennessee State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Tennessee State's tuition ($22,284) is more expensive than Memphis ($14,784).
  • Tennessee State's acceptance rate (92.63%) is lower than Memphis (93.38%).
  • Memphis has higher yield (17.74%) than Tennessee State (14.82%).
  • Memphis's SAT score (1,070) is higher than Tennessee State (985).
  • Tennessee State's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Memphis (17 to 1).
  • Memphis (21,917 students) is larger than Tennessee State (9,218 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Tennessee State ($14,392) has higher amount of financial aid than Memphis ($8,469).
  • Memphis's graduation rate (48%) is higher than Tennessee State (32%).
University of Memphis

University of Memphis

Public, 4 years • Memphis, TN #281 National Universities, #22 in Tennessee more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,344 In-State
$14,784 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,469
Test Scores
1,070 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
93.38% Acceptance Rate
17.74% Yield
Enrollment
16,708 Undergraduate
5,209 Graduate
5,312 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
886 Faculties (full-time)
2,542 Staffs (full-time)
$80,811 Faculty Salary
$61,794 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,330 annual charge
-2,864 capacity
Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University

Public, 4 years • Nashville, TN #274 National Universities, #23 in Tennessee more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,568 In-State
$22,284 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$14,392
Test Scores
985 SAT
19 ACT
Admission
92.63% Acceptance Rate
14.82% Yield
Enrollment
7,678 Undergraduate
1,540 Graduate
918 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
29% Transfer-out Rate
62% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
366 Faculties (full-time)
1,129 Staffs (full-time)
$71,019 Faculty Salary
$54,595 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,156 annual charge
-3,662 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,900 annual charge
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