- Both Austin Peay State University (Austin Peay State) and Murray State University (Murray State) are public.
- Austin Peay State is located in Clarksville, TN and Murray State is located in Murray, KY.
- Murray State has more expensive tuition of $19,452 than Austin Peay State ($14,219).
- Murray State has tighter acceptance rate of 86.67% than Austin Peay State (90.13%).
- Austin Peay State has higher SAT scores of 1,075 than Murray State (1,060).
- Murray State is larger with 9,479 students than Austin Peay State (9,326 students).
Austin Peay State University View More Rivals | Murray State University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Tennessee | Rankings | #7 in Kentucky |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Clarksville, TN | Location | Murray, KY |
Austin Peay State| Known as | Murray State | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,675 Tennessee residents $14,219 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,708 Kentucky residents $19,452 out-of-state |
| $10,127 Tennessee residents $15,113 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,071 Kentucky residents $10,368 out-of-state |
| $8,454 | Financial Aid | $10,234 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 90.13% | Acceptance Rate | 86.67% |
| 30.62% | Yield | 24.13% |
| 1,075 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,326 | Total Students | 9,479 |
| 8,120 | Undergraduate | 7,679 |
| 1,206 | Graduate | 1,800 |
| 2,353 | Online Enrollment | 1,944 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 58% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 66% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $38,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,300 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,803) $6,510 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,909) $5,580 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 391 Full-time 299 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 442 Full-time 81 Part-time |
| 1,041 Full-time 313 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,089 Full-time 207 Part-time |
| $74,211 for Faculties $57,354 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,268 for Faculties $46,390 Part-time |