College comparison

University of Louisville 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	University of Louisville Louisville, KY	University of Memphis Memphis, TN
Acceptance rateUniversity of Memphis is more selective	79%	72%
SAT (25–75)	1040–1270	915–1180
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	14,727	12,701
Avg net price	$17,988	$12,397
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Louisville reports higher median earnings	$53,899	$48,458
Graduation rate	61%	51%
Median debt	$20,500	$23,300
Economic mobility	1.2%	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Louisville or University of Memphis harder to get into?

University of Memphis is more selective: University of Louisville's acceptance rate is approximately 79% and University of Memphis's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Louisville vs University of Memphis?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1040–1270 at University of Louisville 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.