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Overview |
BSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 9,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $16,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $10,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
BSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 6,362 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 5,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 983/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2024 |
Academics |
BSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
BSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Austin Peay State University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 9,326 students)
BSU vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Austin Peay State University?
- Ball State University is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.7% higher at BSU than Austin Peay State University ($25,918.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Austin Peay State University ($12,615 vs. $16,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 12.6% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($10,904 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Austin Peay State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Austin Peay State University ($11,418 vs. $10,232)
BSU vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Austin Peay State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin Peay State University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 59 points higher than at Austin Peay State University (1011)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Austin Peay State University? 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 Austin Peay State University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Austin Peay State University (55% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/