| EIU vs. Austin Peay State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#79 in Federal Region V Universities #36 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #44 in Federal Region IV Universities #21 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,377 Illinois Residents $15,859 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,006 Tennessee Residents $14,766 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,647 Illinois Residents $23,214 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,518 Tennessee Residents $15,702 Out-of-State |
| More$11,647 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,478 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,000 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,005 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter65.35% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.41% |
| Lower9.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27.47% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,505 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,439 |
| Smaller6,785 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,926 |
| Larger1,720 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,513 |
| Smaller1,283 | Online Student Population | Larger2,718 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher47% | Graduate Rate | Lower40% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher72% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,803) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) |
| Faculty | ||
| 14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 509 | Number of faculty | 684 |
| Higher$84,987 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,355 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.