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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | AU | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
Auburn | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $277 |
Diversity |
Auburn | AU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 4,325 students)
Auburn vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or AU?
- Anderson University is 205.6% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at AU than Auburn University ($32,710.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Auburn ($22,222 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 25.3% lower than costs at Auburn University ($12,290 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Auburn University (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 119.7% larger than aid received Auburn University ($25,586 vs. $11,644)
Auburn vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 140 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at AU (3.72)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or AU? 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 AU and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Anderson University (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $16,600 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $37,500)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $5,362 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,862)
- Auburn graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/