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Overview |
SWU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 9,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $12,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $16,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $10,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
SWU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 6,362 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 5,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 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 |
SWU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
SWU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SWU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (9,326 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Austin Peay State University?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 289.1% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.6% higher at SWU than Austin Peay State University ($26,520.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin Peay State University than SWU ($16,140 vs. $17,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 27.2% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($9,650 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Austin Peay State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 91.9% larger than aid received Austin Peay State University ($19,636 vs. $10,232)
SWU vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU 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 SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at SWU is higher than Austin Peay State University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/