Athens State University vs. Peru State College

Comparable Facts

Compare Athens State University in Athens, AL with Peru State College in Peru, NE on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Athens State University is larger than Peru State College based on total student enrollment (2,986 students vs. 1,492 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Athens State University is located in Athens, AL (Town Fringe setting); Peru State College is in Peru, NE (Distant Rural setting).
• Athens State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Peru State College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Athens State University 14:1; Peru State College 17:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between Peru State College and Athens State University ($8,640 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Peru State College than at Athens State University (98% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Athens State University, open admission at Peru State College.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Athens State University graduates have a $2,441 lower median loan debt than Peru State College graduates ($18,534 vs. $20,975).
• Among borrowers, Athens State University graduates have an estimated $25 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Peru State College graduates ($191 vs. $216).
• More Peru State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Athens State University students, three years after graduation (55% vs. 49%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.