- Both Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Austin Peay State University (Austin Peay State) are public.
- EKU is located in Richmond, KY and Austin Peay State is located in Clarksville, TN.
- EKU has more expensive tuition of $20,820 than Austin Peay State ($14,219).
- EKU has tighter acceptance rate of 87.37% than Austin Peay State (90.13%).
- Austin Peay State has higher SAT scores of 1,075 than EKU (1,070).
- EKU is larger with 14,324 students than Austin Peay State (9,326 students).
Eastern Kentucky University View More Rivals | Austin Peay State University View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Kentucky | Rankings | #8 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Richmond, KY | Location | Clarksville, TN |
EKU| Known as | Austin Peay State | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | 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 | ||
| $10,130 Kentucky residents $20,820 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,675 Tennessee residents $14,219 out-of-state |
| $10,596 Kentucky residents $14,340 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,127 Tennessee residents $15,113 out-of-state |
| $8,710 | Financial Aid | $8,454 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| 87.37% | Acceptance Rate | 90.13% |
| 32.07% | Yield | 30.62% |
| 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,075 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,324 | Total Students | 9,326 |
| 12,072 | Undergraduate | 8,120 |
| 2,252 | Graduate | 1,206 |
| 4,278 | Online Enrollment | 2,353 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $39,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,800 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) $6,230 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,803) $6,510 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,130 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 563 Full-time 410 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 391 Full-time 299 Part-time |
| 1,647 Full-time 716 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,041 Full-time 313 Part-time |
| $65,655 for Faculties $51,583 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,211 for Faculties $57,354 Part-time |