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Overview |
Austin Peay State University | RU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, TN | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,326 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apsu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin Peay State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,360 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,274 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,140 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,232 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Austin Peay State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,362 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 5,969 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 983/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin Peay State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
Austin Peay State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Austin Peay State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Austin Peay State University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin Peay State University is larger than than RU based on total student enrollment (9,326 students vs. 7,718 students)
Austin Peay State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin Peay State University or RU?
- Radford University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at RU than Austin Peay State University ($20,246.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin Peay State University than RU ($16,140 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 16.2% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($10,567 vs. $12,274)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Austin Peay State University as Radford University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin Peay State University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($10,232 vs. $9,733)
Austin Peay State University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin Peay State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Austin Peay State University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than RU (93.3%)
Austin Peay State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin Peay State University or RU? 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 RU and Austin Peay State University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Austin Peay State University (56% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/