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Overview |
TROY | Memphis | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
TROY | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TROY | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
TROY | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
TROY | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than TROY based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 14,156 students)
TROY vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Memphis?
- Troy University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at TROY than University of Memphis ($18,624.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Memphis ($13,187 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 33.3% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($7,599 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Troy University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 9.3% larger than aid received Troy University ($9,625 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 17 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming TROY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Memphis (94.6%)
TROY vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY or Memphis? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Memphis and TROY.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Troy University (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $2,800 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,400)
- Troy University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- TROY graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Memphis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/