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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 9,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $12,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $16,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $10,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 6,362 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 5,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 983/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $232 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Austin Peay State University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Austin Peay State University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 9,326 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Austin Peay State University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 112.7% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Austin Peay State University ($14,500.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Austin Peay State University ($15,826 vs. $16,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 7.7% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($11,396 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin Peay State University than Eastern Michigan University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin Peay State University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,232 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University 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 Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 18 points higher than at Austin Peay State University (1011)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University 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 (93.8%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University 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 Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Austin Peay State University (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,500)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Eastern Michigan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/