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Overview |
AUM | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 9,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $12,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $16,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $10,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
AUM | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 6,362 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 5,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 983/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $232 |
Diversity |
AUM | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AUM | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin Peay State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (9,326 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Austin Peay State University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at AUM than Austin Peay State University ($18,480.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Austin Peay State University ($13,163 vs. $16,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 66.6% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($7,368 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Austin Peay State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin Peay State University students is 47.5% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($10,232 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Austin Peay State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin Peay State University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Austin Peay State University (1011) is 21 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Austin Peay State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than AUM (92.2%)
AUM vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Austin Peay State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Austin Peay State University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Austin Peay State University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (34% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Auburn University at Montgomery earn on average $500 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,400)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $308 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $22,500)
- AUM graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($229 vs. $232)
- More Austin Peay State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/