- Both University of Louisville and University of Memphis are public.
- University of Louisville is located in Louisville, KY and University of Memphis is located in Memphis, TN.
- University of Louisville has more expensive tuition of $29,174 than University of Memphis ($14,784).
- University of Louisville has tighter acceptance rate of 75.30% than University of Memphis (84.82%).
- University of Louisville has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than University of Memphis (1,090).
- University of Louisville is larger with 22,017 students than University of Memphis (21,917 students).
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| #135 in National Universities #4 in Kentucky | Rankings | #281 in National Universities #22 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Louisville, KY | Location | Memphis, TN |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,828 Kentucky residents $29,174 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,344 Tennessee residents $14,784 out-of-state |
| $14,418 Kentucky residents $29,102 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,214 Tennessee residents $15,228 out-of-state |
| $9,508 | Financial Aid | $8,469 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 75.30% | Acceptance Rate | 84.82% |
| 33.80% | Yield | 22.90% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,017 | Total Students | 21,917 |
| 15,921 | Undergraduate | 16,708 |
| 6,096 | Graduate | 5,209 |
| 4,193 | Online Enrollment | 5,312 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $48,600 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,942) $7,568 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,784) $6,050 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,070 Full-time 967 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 886 Full-time 461 Part-time |
| 5,896 Full-time 1,103 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,542 Full-time 720 Part-time |
| $73,522 for Faculties $72,076 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,811 for Faculties $61,794 Part-time |