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Overview |
Austin Peay State University | CBU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,326 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apsu.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin Peay State University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,360 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,274 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,140 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,232 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Austin Peay State University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,362 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 5,969 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 983/1170 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin Peay State University | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin Peay State University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Austin Peay State University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Austin Peay State University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Austin Peay State University | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin Peay State University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (9,326 students vs. 1,934 students)
Austin Peay State University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin Peay State University or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 421.1% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.4% higher at CBU than Austin Peay State University ($35,520.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin Peay State University than CBU ($16,140 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 20.1% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($10,220 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Austin Peay State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 163.5% larger than aid received Austin Peay State University ($26,964 vs. $10,232)
Austin Peay State University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin Peay State University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Austin Peay State University .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 94 points higher than at Austin Peay State University (1011)
- Incoming CBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than CBU (87.5%)
Austin Peay State University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin Peay State University or CBU? 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 CBU and Austin Peay State University.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Austin Peay State University (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/