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Overview |
RIC | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,767 | 9,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $7,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $12,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $13,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,549 | $14,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,998 | $11,247 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
RIC | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,988 | 5,559 | ||
| Admitted | 4,045 | 5,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1160 | 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 | Mar 15, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 |
Academics |
RIC | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $232 |
Diversity |
RIC | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
RIC | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
RIC | 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (9,945 students vs. 5,767 students)
RIC vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Austin Peay State University?
- Rhode Island College is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.3% higher at RIC than Austin Peay State University ($25,014.00 vs. $12,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Austin Peay State University ($11,549 vs. $14,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin Peay State University are 5% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($13,070 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin Peay State University than Rhode Island College (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin Peay State University students is 60.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($11,247 vs. $6,998)
RIC vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC 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 RIC .
- The average SAT score at Austin Peay State University (1011) is 98 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Austin Peay State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Austin Peay State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than RIC (81.1%)
RIC vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC 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 RIC.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Austin Peay State University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,400)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $1,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $22,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($219 vs. $232)
- More RIC 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/