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Overview |
Austin Peay State University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Clarksville, TN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,326 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apsu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin Peay State University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,360 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,274 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,140 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,232 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Austin Peay State University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,362 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 5,969 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 983/1170 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin Peay State University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin Peay State University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
Austin Peay State University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
Austin Peay State University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Austin Peay State University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (9,326 students vs. 3,059 students)
Austin Peay State University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin Peay State University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 360.7% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154% higher at University of Charleston than Austin Peay State University ($31,400.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin Peay State University than University of Charleston ($16,140 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 20.3% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($10,200 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Austin Peay State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 119.1% larger than aid received Austin Peay State University ($22,422 vs. $10,232)
Austin Peay State University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin Peay State University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Austin Peay State University .
- The average SAT score at Austin Peay State University (1011) is 17 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Austin Peay State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Austin Peay State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Austin Peay State University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin Peay State University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Austin Peay State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Austin Peay State University (51% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $7,800 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,400)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/