College comparison

University of Memphis vs Western Kentucky University

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 Memphis Memphis, TN	Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
Acceptance rateUniversity of Memphis is more selective	72%	94%
SAT (25–75)	915–1180	840–1050
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,701	12,155
Avg net price	$12,397	$10,990
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Memphis reports higher median earnings	$48,458	$43,889
Graduation rate	51%	56%
Median debt	$23,300	$22,095
Economic mobility	1.2%	1.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Memphis or Western Kentucky University harder to get into?

University of Memphis is more selective: University of Memphis's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and Western Kentucky University's is approximately 94% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 915–1180 at University of Memphis and 840–1050 at Western Kentucky University. 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.