| Austin Peay State vs. Tennessee State |
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|---|---|---|
#44 in Federal Region IV Universities #21 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #403 in National Universities #29 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,006 Tennessee Residents $14,766 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,616 Tennessee Residents $22,416 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,518 Tennessee Residents $15,702 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,188 Tennessee Residents $23,808 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,478 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,976 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,005 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower960 SAT 19 ACT |
| Easier96.41% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter70.11% |
| Favorable27.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.99% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger10,439 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,310 |
| Larger8,926 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,057 |
| Larger1,513 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,253 |
| Larger2,718 | Online Student Population | Smaller490 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher40% | Graduate Rate | Lower34% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Higher70% | Retention Rate | Lower33% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,803) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,660) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,758) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 684 | Number of faculty | 542 |
| Higher$81,355 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$79,675 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.