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Overview |
EIU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,804 | 9,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #714 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,903 | $7,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,379 | $12,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,298 | $13,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,621 | $14,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,122 | $11,247 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
EIU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,648 | 5,559 | ||
| Admitted | 7,892 | 5,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1110 | 943/1165 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
EIU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $232 |
Diversity |
EIU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin Peay State University is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (9,945 students vs. 8,804 students)
EIU vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Austin Peay State University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($9,903.00 vs. $7,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Austin Peay State University than Eastern Illinois University ($12,552.00 vs. $12,379.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Austin Peay State University ($14,621 vs. $14,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 15.7% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($11,298 vs. $13,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Austin Peay State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin Peay State University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($11,247 vs. $11,122)
EIU vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Austin Peay State University (1011) is 1 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU 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 (96%) than EIU (67.8%)
EIU vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Austin Peay State University (59% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $1,150 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,650)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($232 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/