- Carson-Newman University is a private school while University of Memphis is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Carson-Newman University has more expensive tuition of $34,700 than University of Memphis ($14,784).
- Carson-Newman University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.36% than University of Memphis (84.82%).
- University of Memphis has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Carson-Newman University (1,060).
- University of Memphis is larger with 21,917 students than Carson-Newman University (2,586 students).
| Carson-Newman University View More Rivals | University of Memphis View More Rivals | |
| #28 in Tennessee | Rankings | #281 in National Universities #22 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Jefferson City, TN | Location | Memphis, TN |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,700 | Undergraduate | $10,344 Tennessee residents $14,784 out-of-state |
| $10,168 | Graduate | $11,214 Tennessee residents $15,228 out-of-state |
| $22,878 | Financial Aid | $8,469 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| 67.36% | Acceptance Rate | 84.82% |
| 17.80% | Yield | 22.90% |
| 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,586 | Total Students | 21,917 |
| 1,519 | Undergraduate | 16,708 |
| 1,067 | Graduate | 5,209 |
| 851 | Online Enrollment | 5,312 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $41,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,172) $4,457 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,784) $6,050 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,640 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 115 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 886 Full-time 461 Part-time |
| 329 Full-time 129 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,542 Full-time 720 Part-time |
| $55,645 for Faculties $45,810 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,811 for Faculties $61,794 Part-time |