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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 9,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $12,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $16,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $10,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 6,362 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 5,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 983/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwest Baptist University | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin Peay State University is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,326 students vs. 2,386 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or Austin Peay State University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 281.3% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.3% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Austin Peay State University ($25,990.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin Peay State University than Southwest Baptist University ($16,140 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 48.1% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($8,290 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than Austin Peay State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 77.3% larger than aid received Austin Peay State University ($18,146 vs. $10,232)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 47 points higher than at Austin Peay State University (1011)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Austin Peay State University (93.8%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Austin Peay State University (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Austin Peay State University earn on average $700 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $1,413 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $22,500)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($218 vs. $232)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/