The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • University of Houston has more expensive tuition & fees ($22,191) than University of Memphis ($14,784).
  • It is harder to admit to University of Houston than University of Memphis.
  • University of Houston has a higher submitted SAT score (1,240) than University of Memphis (1,090).
  • University of Houston has higher submitted ACT score (26) than University of Memphis (21).
  • University of Houston has more students with 46,700 students while University of Memphis has 21,917 students.
  • University of Memphis has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while University of Houston's ratio is 21 to 1.
  • University of Houston has more full-time faculties with 1,511 faculties while University of Memphis has 886 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Houston and University of Memphis.
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University of Houstonvs.University of Memphis
Houston, TexasLocationMemphis, Tennessee
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$9,711
Out-Of-State$22,191
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$10,344
Out-Of-State$14,784
66%% Receiving Financial Aid84%
$9,585Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,469
66.24 %Acceptance Rates94.60 %
28.16 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)16.18 %
1,240SAT Score1,090
26ACT Score21
63 %Graduation Rate48 %
7 %Transfer-out Rate15 %
85 %Retention Rate75 %
46,700Student Population21,917
1,511Number of Faculties886
21 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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