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Overview |
Austin Peay State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Clarksville, TN | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,326 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apsu.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin Peay State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,360 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,274 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,140 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,232 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Austin Peay State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,362 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 5,969 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 983/1170 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin Peay State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin Peay State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $224 |
Diversity |
Austin Peay State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Austin Peay State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Austin Peay State University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than Austin Peay State University based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 9,326 students)
Austin Peay State University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin Peay State University or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Middle Tennessee State University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.4% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Austin Peay State University ($26,376.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Austin Peay State University ($13,062 vs. $16,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 28.2% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($9,576 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Austin Peay State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin Peay State University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($10,232 vs. $9,421)
Austin Peay State University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin Peay State University or Middle Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Tennessee State University or Austin Peay State University .
- The average SAT score at Middle Tennessee State University (1031) is 20 points higher than at Austin Peay State University (1011)
- Incoming Austin Peay State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
Austin Peay State University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin Peay State University or Middle Tennessee 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 Middle Tennessee State University and Austin Peay State University.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Austin Peay State University (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $37,400)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $742 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($21,758 vs. $22,500)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More Middle Tennessee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/