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Overview |
Eastern | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 9,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $16,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $10,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 6,362 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 5,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 983/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $232 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Austin Peay State University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 9,326 students)
Eastern vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Austin Peay State University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 40% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at Eastern than Austin Peay State University ($19,922.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Austin Peay State University ($10,806 vs. $16,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 18.5% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($10,360 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Austin Peay State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Austin Peay State University ($10,583 vs. $10,232)
Eastern vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 17 points higher than at Austin Peay State University (1011)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern 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 Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Austin Peay State University (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $500 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $1,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,695)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/