- Belmont University is a private school while Austin Peay State University (Austin Peay State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Belmont University has more expensive tuition of $41,320 than Austin Peay State ($14,219).
- Belmont University has tighter acceptance rate of 81.19% than Austin Peay State (90.13%).
- Belmont University has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Austin Peay State (1,075).
- Austin Peay State is larger with 9,326 students than Belmont University (8,910 students).
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| #3 in Tennessee | Rankings | #8 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Nashville, TN | Location | Clarksville, TN |
| Known as | Austin Peay State | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,320 | Undergraduate | $8,675 Tennessee residents $14,219 out-of-state |
| $27,050 | Graduate | $10,127 Tennessee residents $15,113 out-of-state |
| $20,411 | Financial Aid | $8,454 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 81.19% | Acceptance Rate | 90.13% |
| 24.96% | Yield | 30.62% |
| 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,075 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,910 | Total Students | 9,326 |
| 7,384 | Undergraduate | 8,120 |
| 1,526 | Graduate | 1,206 |
| 86 | Online Enrollment | 2,353 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 84% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $51,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree 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: 4,374) $7,470 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,803) $6,510 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 383 Full-time 454 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 391 Full-time 299 Part-time |
| 970 Full-time 525 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,041 Full-time 313 Part-time |
| $87,251 for Faculties $85,855 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,211 for Faculties $57,354 Part-time |