- Both Austin Peay State University (Austin Peay State) and Tennessee Technological University (TTU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- TTU has more expensive tuition of $20,116 than Austin Peay State ($14,219).
- TTU has tighter acceptance rate of 64.40% than Austin Peay State (90.13%).
- TTU is larger with 9,902 students than Austin Peay State (9,326 students).
Austin Peay State University View More Rivals | Tennessee Technological University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Tennessee | Rankings | #293 in National Universities #27 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Clarksville, TN | Location | Cookeville, TN |
Austin Peay State| Known as | TTU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,675 Tennessee residents $14,219 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,084 Tennessee residents $20,116 out-of-state |
| $10,127 Tennessee residents $15,113 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,800 Tennessee residents $20,740 out-of-state |
| $8,454 | Financial Aid | $9,243 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 90.13% | Acceptance Rate | 64.40% |
| 30.62% | Yield | 38.28% |
| 1,075 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,326 | Total Students | 9,902 |
| 8,120 | Undergraduate | 8,537 |
| 1,206 | Graduate | 1,365 |
| 2,353 | Online Enrollment | 987 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% | |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $38,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,803) $6,510 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,460) $6,048 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,620 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 391 Full-time 299 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 446 Full-time 113 Part-time |
| 1,041 Full-time 313 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,223 Full-time 133 Part-time |
| $74,211 for Faculties $57,354 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,349 for Faculties $54,606 Part-time |