| Memphis vs. UTK |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#307 in National Universities #17 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #85 in National Universities #2 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,728 Tennessee Residents $15,384 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,812 Tennessee Residents $33,256 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,628 Tennessee Residents $15,840 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,972 Tennessee Residents $34,760 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,482 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,426 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,035 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier72.03% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter41.60% |
| Lower18.06% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27.37% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller20,276 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,728 |
| Smaller15,770 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,564 |
| Smaller4,506 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,164 |
| Larger5,051 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,176 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| Lower14% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher16% |
| Lower77% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,784) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,535) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,340) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,336 | Number of faculty | 2,207 |
| Lower$87,855 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,140 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.