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Clarksville, TN · Johnson City, TN
| Austin Peay State University | East Tennessee State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $9,735/yr | $15,983/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $7,588/yr | $12,433/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,547 | $19,442 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $8,768/yr | $14,289/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,077/yr | $16,400/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,537/yr | $20,588/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $15,078/yr | $21,193/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $218/mo | $206/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,430/yr | $10,554/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,098/yr | $10,728/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,276/yr | $1,350/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,632/yr | $7,920/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $22,233/yr | $27,042/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,006/yr | $10,472/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $14,766/yr | $14,522/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 44% | 35% |
| Students taking federal loans | 34% | 34% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 96% | 86% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 843–1126 | 980–1200 |
| SAT average | 1088 | 1144 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–24 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–25 · Math 16–23 | English 19–27 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,559 | 9,903 |
| Students accepted | 5,334 | 8,622 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,645 | 2,141 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 31% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 2% | 7% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 49% | 80% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 40% | 53% |
| Freshmen who come back | 70% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,301/yr | $44,859/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $26,869–$64,102 | $27,964–$66,045 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 45% | 61% |
| White students graduating | 45% | 55% |
| Black students graduating | 33% | 37% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 38% | 47% |
| Asian students graduating | 23% | 65% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $38,779/yr | $38,704/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 63% | 63% |
| Graduate on time | 27% | 40% |
| Pell students who graduate | 34% | 45% |
| First-gen students who finish | 34% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 30% | 42% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 22% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $41,659/yr | $41,898/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 40% · Business, Management & Marketing 10% · Health Professions 10% | Health Professions 27% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Psychology 7% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 40% of degrees | Health Professions — 27% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 5% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $96,782/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $110,936/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.8% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,560 | 10,004 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,513 | 2,899 |
| Average professor pay | $9,044/mo | $8,574/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 68% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $31,930 | $33,885 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (small) |
| Location | Clarksville, TN | Johnson City, TN |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1927 | 1911 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Men | 41% | 40% |
| Women | 59% | 60% |
| White students | 50% | 72% |
| Black students | 22% | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 4.5% |
| Asian students | 2% | 2.3% |
| Two or more races | 6.4% | 2.8% |
| Other / not reported | 5.3% | 11% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 40% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 27% | 11% |
| Students age 25+ | 24% | 14% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,781/yr | $15,541/yr |
| Endowment | $58.1M | $119.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,723 | 3,072 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,740/yr | $4,832/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,910/yr | $4,660/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 327 | 396 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.8M | $5.4M |
| Athletics budget | $26.7M | $22.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $26.7M | $22.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $506,182 | $363,145 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.