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Johnson City, TN · Memphis, TN
| East Tennessee State University | University of Memphis | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,983/yr | $12,397/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,433/yr | $10,607/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $19,442 | $23,300 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,289/yr | $10,968/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,400/yr | $13,923/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,588/yr | $17,384/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,193/yr | $18,691/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $206/mo | $247/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,554/yr | $11,342/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,728/yr | $11,342/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,350/yr | $920/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $7,920/yr | $6,654/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $27,042/yr | $25,169/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,472/yr | $10,728/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $14,522/yr | $15,384/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 35% | 41% |
| Students taking federal loans | 34% | 38% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 86% | 72% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 980–1200 | 915–1180 |
| SAT average | 1144 | 1088 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–26 | 18–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–27 · Math 17–25 | English 17–25 · Math 16–23 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 9,903 | 15,640 |
| Students accepted | 8,622 | 14,605 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,141 | 2,591 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 25% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 7% | 3% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 80% | 77% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 53% | 51% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,859/yr | $48,458/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $27,964–$66,045 | $29,737–$70,926 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 61% | 51% |
| White students graduating | 55% | 57% |
| Black students graduating | 37% | 40% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 47% | 58% |
| Asian students graduating | 65% | 62% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $38,704/yr | $40,921/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 63% | 68% |
| Graduate on time | 40% | 33% |
| Pell students who graduate | 45% | 44% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 49% |
| Low-income students who finish | 42% | 46% |
| Students who transfer out | 22% | 14% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $41,898/yr | $44,264/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 27% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Psychology 7% | Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 13% · Health Professions 12% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 27% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Health Professions — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 5% of degrees | Engineering — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 4% of degrees | Psychology — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $110,936/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $98,692/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 15% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 10,004 | 12,701 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,899 | 4,506 |
| Average professor pay | $8,574/mo | $9,632/mo |
| Full-time professors | 68% | 73% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $33,885 | $28,800 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Memphis, TN |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1911 | 1912 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.7% | 2% |
| Men | 40% | 40% |
| Women | 60% | 60% |
| White students | 72% | 35% |
| Black students | 5.9% | 41% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.5% | 12% |
| Asian students | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Other / not reported | 11% | 0.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 38% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 11% | 18% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 18% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,541/yr | $9,356/yr |
| Endowment | $119.1M | $377.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,072 | 2,864 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,832/yr | $6,330/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,660/yr | $4,560/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 396 | 468 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.4M | $9.2M |
| Athletics budget | $22.3M | $65.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $22.3M | $65.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $363,145 | $1.3M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.