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Overview |
USD | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Vermillion, SD | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,868 | 9,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usd.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $7,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $12,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,060 | $13,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,466 | $14,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,580 | $11,247 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
USD | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Applied | 5,349 | 5,559 | ||
| Admitted | 5,293 | 5,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1330 | 943/1165 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2026 |
Academics |
USD | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
USD | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
USD | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 12% | ||
Campus |
USD | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin Peay State University is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (9,945 students vs. 9,868 students)
USD vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Austin Peay State University?
- University of South Dakota is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Austin Peay State University than University of South Dakota ($12,552.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin Peay State University than USD ($14,679 vs. $18,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 44.3% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($9,060 vs. $13,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin Peay State University than University of South Dakota (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin Peay State University students is 101.6% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($11,247 vs. $5,580)
USD vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD 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 USD .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 38 points higher than at Austin Peay State University (1011)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Austin Peay State University (96%)
USD vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Austin Peay State University (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $10,800 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/