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Overview |
Austin Peay State University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Clarksville, TN | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,945 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apsu.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin Peay State University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,008 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,552 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,070 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,679 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,247 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
Austin Peay State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,559 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 5,334 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 943/1165 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin Peay State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin Peay State University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $203 |
Diversity |
Austin Peay State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Austin Peay State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Austin Peay State University | TAMUK | ||
| 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
- Austin Peay State University is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (9,945 students vs. 6,562 students)
Austin Peay State University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin Peay State University or TAMUK?
- Austin Peay State University is 36.4% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($7,008.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at TAMUK than Austin Peay State University ($18,493.00 vs. $12,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Austin Peay State University ($10,474 vs. $14,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 20.8% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($10,823 vs. $13,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Austin Peay State University as Texas A&M University Kingsville (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 4% larger than aid received Austin Peay State University ($11,699 vs. $11,247)
Austin Peay State University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin Peay State University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Austin Peay State University .
- The average SAT score at Austin Peay State University (1011) is 74 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Austin Peay State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than TAMUK (92.3%)
Austin Peay State University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin Peay State University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Austin Peay State University.
- The graduation rate at Austin Peay State University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (34% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $8,900 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,400)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $2,864 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $22,500)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($203 vs. $232)
- More TAMUK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/