- Both Murray State University (Murray State) and Austin Peay State University (Austin Peay State) are public.
- Murray State is located in Murray, KY and Austin Peay State is located in Clarksville, TN.
- 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).
| Murray State University View More Rivals | Austin Peay State University View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Kentucky | Rankings | #8 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Murray, KY | Location | Clarksville, TN |
Murray State| Known as | Austin Peay State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,708 Kentucky residents $19,452 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,675 Tennessee residents $14,219 out-of-state |
| $10,071 Kentucky residents $10,368 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,127 Tennessee residents $15,113 out-of-state |
| $10,234 | Financial Aid | $8,454 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 86.67% | Acceptance Rate | 90.13% |
| 24.13% | Yield | 30.62% |
| 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,075 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,479 | Total Students | 9,326 |
| 7,679 | Undergraduate | 8,120 |
| 1,800 | Graduate | 1,206 |
| 1,944 | Online Enrollment | 2,353 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 58% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $42,300 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,909) $5,580 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 | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 442 Full-time 81 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 391 Full-time 299 Part-time |
| 1,089 Full-time 207 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,041 Full-time 313 Part-time |
| $63,268 for Faculties $46,390 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,211 for Faculties $57,354 Part-time |