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Overview |
Austin Peay State University | Memphis | ||
| Location | Clarksville, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,326 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apsu.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin Peay State University | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,360 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,274 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,140 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,232 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Austin Peay State University | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,362 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 5,969 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 983/1170 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin Peay State University | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin Peay State University | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $261 |
Diversity |
Austin Peay State University | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Austin Peay State University | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Austin Peay State University | Memphis | ||
| 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
- University of Memphis is larger than than Austin Peay State University based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 9,326 students)
Austin Peay State University vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin Peay State University or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Memphis than Austin Peay State University ($12,576.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Austin Peay State University ($13,873 vs. $16,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 21.2% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($10,126 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Austin Peay State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin Peay State University students is 6.3% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($10,232 vs. $9,625)
Austin Peay State University vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin Peay State University or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Austin Peay State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 18 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 Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Austin Peay State University (93.8%)
Austin Peay State University vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin Peay State University or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Austin Peay State University.
- The graduation rate at Memphis is higher than Austin Peay State University (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $4,800 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,250)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Austin Peay State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/