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Overview |
Spelman | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 9,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $12,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $16,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $10,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Spelman | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 6,362 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 5,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 983/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Spelman | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Austin Peay State University is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (9,326 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Austin Peay State University?
- Spelman College is 279.7% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at Spelman than Austin Peay State University ($25,880.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin Peay State University than Spelman ($16,140 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin Peay State University are 27.6% lower than costs at Spelman College ($12,274 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spelman College than Austin Peay State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spelman College students is 3.9% larger than aid received Austin Peay State University ($10,629 vs. $10,232)
Spelman vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman 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 Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Spelman College (1015) is 4 points higher than at Austin Peay State University (1011)
- Incoming Spelman students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Austin Peay State University (77% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Spelman 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/