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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Middle Tennessee State University Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly| California State University Chico | Austin Peay State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 9,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $12,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $13,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $14,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $11,247 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 94% |
Admission |
CSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 5,559 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 5,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 943/1165 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 | Aug 4, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $232 |
Diversity |
CSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Austin Peay State University based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 9,945 students)
CSU vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Austin Peay State University?
- Austin Peay State University is 22% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,008.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at CSU than Austin Peay State University ($17,622.00 vs. $12,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin Peay State University than CSU ($14,679 vs. $15,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin Peay State University are 22.6% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($13,070 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin Peay State University than California State University Chico (94% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin Peay State University students is 8.9% larger than aid received California State University Chico ($11,247 vs. $10,331)
CSU vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Austin Peay State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin Peay State University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Austin Peay State University (1011) is 8 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than CSU (93.7%)
CSU vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Austin Peay State University? 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 Austin Peay State University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Austin Peay State University (59% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $15,000 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $37,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $22,500)
- CSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($175 vs. $232)
- More CSU 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/