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Overview |
Austin Peay State University | UHCL | ||
| Location | Clarksville, TN | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,326 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apsu.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin Peay State University | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,360 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,274 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,140 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,232 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 78% |
Admission |
Austin Peay State University | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,362 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 5,969 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| 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 | 990/1173 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin Peay State University | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin Peay State University | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $177 |
Diversity |
Austin Peay State University | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Austin Peay State University | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Austin Peay State University | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin Peay State University is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (9,326 students vs. 8,562 students)
Austin Peay State University vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin Peay State University or UHCL?
- Austin Peay State University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($6,816.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at UHCL than Austin Peay State University ($19,320.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin Peay State University than UHCL ($16,140 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 30% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($9,440 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin Peay State University than University of Houston Clear Lake (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 65.9% larger than aid received Austin Peay State University ($16,973 vs. $10,232)
Austin Peay State University vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin Peay State University or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or Austin Peay State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 14 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 UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than UHCL (69.4%)
Austin Peay State University vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin Peay State University or UHCL? 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 UHCL and Austin Peay State University.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $16,300 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $37,400)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $5,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($17,150 vs. $22,500)
- UHCL graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($177 vs. $232)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/