- Tusculum University is a private school while University of Memphis is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Tusculum University has more expensive tuition of $28,500 than University of Memphis ($14,784).
- University of Memphis has tighter acceptance rate of 84.82% than Tusculum University (88.64%).
- University of Memphis has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Tusculum University (1,010).
- University of Memphis is larger with 21,917 students than Tusculum University (1,303 students).
| Tusculum University View More Rivals | University of Memphis View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Tennessee | Rankings | #281 in National Universities #22 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Greeneville, TN | Location | Memphis, TN |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,500 | Undergraduate | $10,344 Tennessee residents $14,784 out-of-state |
| $14,400 | Graduate | $11,214 Tennessee residents $15,228 out-of-state |
| $16,908 | Financial Aid | $8,469 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| 88.64% | Acceptance Rate | 84.82% |
| 16.93% | Yield | 22.90% |
| 1,010 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,303 | Total Students | 21,917 |
| 1,111 | Undergraduate | 16,708 |
| 192 | Graduate | 5,209 |
| 113 | Online Enrollment | 5,312 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 33% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $42,500 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 699) $5,642 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,784) $6,050 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,400 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 64 Full-time 25 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 886 Full-time 461 Part-time |
| 241 Full-time 35 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,542 Full-time 720 Part-time |
| $45,807 for Faculties $41,843 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,811 for Faculties $61,794 Part-time |