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ECU ASU Middle Tennessee State University UNC Charlotte UNCW University of North Carolina at Asheville ETSU UNCG NC State Memphis UNC Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Western Carolina University | Austin Peay State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WCU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 9,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $12,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $16,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $10,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
WCU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 6,362 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 5,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 983/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Aug 4, 2024 |
Academics |
WCU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $232 |
Diversity |
WCU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
WCU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Austin Peay State University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 9,326 students)
WCU vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Austin Peay State University?
- Austin Peay State University is 581.6% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($6,816.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.2% higher at Austin Peay State University than Western Carolina University ($12,360.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Austin Peay State University ($13,022 vs. $16,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 9.9% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($11,173 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Austin Peay State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin Peay State University students is 126.1% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($10,232 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU 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 WCU .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 21 points higher than at Austin Peay State University (1011)
- Incoming WCU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than WCU (84.8%)
WCU vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Austin Peay State University (50% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $37,400)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($22,010 vs. $22,500)
- WCU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Austin Peay State University graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/