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Overview |
WMU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 9,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $16,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $10,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
WMU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 6,362 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 5,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
WMU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $232 |
Diversity |
WMU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
WMU | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WMU | 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Austin Peay State University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 9,326 students)
WMU vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Austin Peay State University?
- Western Michigan University is 113.1% more expensive to attend than Austin Peay State University for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at WMU than Austin Peay State University ($18,154.00 vs. $12,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin Peay State University than WMU ($16,140 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 10.6% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($11,102 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin Peay State University than Western Michigan University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin Peay State University students is 50.2% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($10,232 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU 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 WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 19 points higher than at Austin Peay State University (1011)
- Incoming WMU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Austin Peay State University (56% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $4,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,633)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($232 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/