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Overview |
IU Southeast | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,752 | 9,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #787 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $7,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $12,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,654 | $13,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,829 | $14,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,595 | $11,247 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 94% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,062 | 5,559 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 5,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.6% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
IU Southeast | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $232 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU Southeast | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | 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
- Austin Peay State University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (9,945 students vs. 3,752 students)
IU Southeast vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or Austin Peay State University?
- Indiana University Southeast is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($7,492.00 vs. $7,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at IU Southeast than Austin Peay State University ($21,356.00 vs. $12,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Austin Peay State University ($8,829 vs. $14,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 12.2% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($11,654 vs. $13,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin Peay State University than Indiana University Southeast (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin Peay State University students is 70.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($11,247 vs. $6,595)
IU Southeast vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast 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 IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Austin Peay State University (1011) is 56 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Austin Peay State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman IU Southeast students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than IU Southeast (83.1%)
IU Southeast vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast 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 IU Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Austin Peay State University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (34% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Southeast earn on average $900 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $37,400)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $2,239 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($20,261 vs. $22,500)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($209 vs. $232)
- More IU Southeast graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/