Head to head · Tennessee
Which of these costs less depends on what you earn. At $75–110k and below, Middle Tennessee State University is the cheaper of the two; from over $110k up, University of Memphis is. Sticker price shows none of this.
| Household income | Middle Tennessee State University | University of Memphis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,289 | $10,607 | $1,318 |
| $30–48k | $10,273 | $10,968 | $695 |
| $48–75k | $13,007 | $13,923 | $916 |
| $75–110k | $16,935 | $17,384 | $449 |
| Over $110k | $19,046 | $18,691 | $355 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Middle Tennessee State University first, then University of Memphis. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Middle Tennessee State University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Middle Tennessee State University — every income band · University of Memphis — every income band · All Tennessee public colleges