- Both Austin Peay State University (Austin Peay State) and Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Tennessee State has more expensive tuition of $22,284 than Austin Peay State ($14,219).
- Austin Peay State is larger with 9,326 students than Tennessee State (9,218 students).
Austin Peay State University View More Rivals | Tennessee State University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Tennessee | Rankings | #274 in National Universities #23 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Clarksville, TN | Location | Nashville, TN |
Austin Peay State| Known as | Tennessee State | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | |
| 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 | $8,568 Tennessee residents $22,284 out-of-state |
| $10,127 Tennessee residents $15,113 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,092 Tennessee residents $23,516 out-of-state |
| $8,454 | Financial Aid | $14,392 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 90.13% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 30.62% | Yield | |
| 1,075 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,326 | Total Students | 9,218 |
| 8,120 | Undergraduate | 7,678 |
| 1,206 | Graduate | 1,540 |
| 2,353 | Online Enrollment | 918 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 32% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 29% | |
| 66% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $38,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,803) $6,510 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 391 Full-time 299 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 366 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| 1,041 Full-time 313 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,129 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| $74,211 for Faculties $57,354 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,019 for Faculties $54,595 Part-time |