College comparison

East Tennessee State University vs University of Memphis

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN	University of Memphis Memphis, TN
Acceptance rateUniversity of Memphis is more selective	86%	72%
SAT (25–75)	980–1200	915–1180
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	10,004	12,701
Avg net price	$15,983	$12,397
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Memphis reports higher median earnings	$44,859	$48,458
Graduation rate	53%	51%
Median debt	$19,442	$23,300
Economic mobility	1.5%	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is East Tennessee State University or University of Memphis harder to get into?

University of Memphis is more selective: East Tennessee State University's acceptance rate is approximately 86% and University of Memphis's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for East Tennessee State University vs University of Memphis?

The middle-50% SAT range is 980–1200 at East Tennessee State University and 915–1180 at University of Memphis. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.