Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Austin Peay State's SAT midpoint is 55 points higher than Columbus State's
SAT midpoint - 2
Columbus State's yield is 4 pts higher than Austin Peay State's
Yield rate - 3
Austin Peay State admits 96% vs. 99% at Columbus State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Austin Peay StateOpen
- Columbus StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 12–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Austin Peay StateTest-optional
- Columbus StateRequired for some applicants
How they read a record
Austin Peay State
GPA and the high school record are required. 27% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Columbus State
and GPA are both important; class rank and tests are both considered. 17% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Austin Peay State | Columbus State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Austin Peay State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Austin Peay State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;Columbus State University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why