- Both Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) and Austin Peay State University (Austin Peay 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).
Tennessee State University View More Rivals | Austin Peay State University View More Rivals | |
| #274 in National Universities #23 in Tennessee | Rankings | #8 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Nashville, TN | Location | Clarksville, TN |
Tennessee State| Known as | Austin Peay State | |
| Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,568 Tennessee residents $22,284 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,675 Tennessee residents $14,219 out-of-state |
| $11,092 Tennessee residents $23,516 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,127 Tennessee residents $15,113 out-of-state |
| $14,392 | Financial Aid | $8,454 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 90.13% | |
| Yield | 30.62% | |
| Test Scores | 1,075 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,218 | Total Students | 9,326 |
| 7,678 | Undergraduate | 8,120 |
| 1,540 | Graduate | 1,206 |
| 918 | Online Enrollment | 2,353 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 32% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $39,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,803) $6,510 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 366 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 391 Full-time 299 Part-time |
| 1,129 Full-time 234 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,041 Full-time 313 Part-time |
| $71,019 for Faculties $54,595 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,211 for Faculties $57,354 Part-time |