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Overview |
Austin Peay State University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Clarksville, TN | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,326 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apsu.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin Peay State University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,360 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,274 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,140 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,232 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
Austin Peay State University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,362 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 5,969 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 983/1170 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Austin Peay State University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin Peay State University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $205 |
Diversity |
Austin Peay State University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Austin Peay State University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Austin Peay State University | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin Peay State University is larger than than UC Merced based on total student enrollment (9,326 students vs. 9,103 students)
Austin Peay State University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin Peay State University or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 69.7% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.9% higher at UC Merced than Austin Peay State University ($41,636.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Austin Peay State University ($13,549 vs. $16,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin Peay State University are 57.6% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($12,274 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin Peay State University than University of California Merced (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 152.8% larger than aid received Austin Peay State University ($25,868 vs. $10,232)
Austin Peay State University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin Peay State University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Austin Peay State University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 14 points higher than at Austin Peay State University (1011)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than UC Merced (89.5%)
Austin Peay State University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin Peay State University or UC Merced? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UC Merced and Austin Peay State University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Austin Peay State University (58% vs. 34%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($19,899 vs. $22,500)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/