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Overview |
Auburn | Berry College | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Mount Berry, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 2,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #381 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | berry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Berry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $39,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $39,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $25,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $29,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | Berry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 5,643 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 3,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1110/1290 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Berry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Berry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Berry College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | Berry College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Berry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Berry College based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 2,360 students)
Auburn vs. Berry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Berry College?
- Berry College is 276.7% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Berry College than Auburn University ($39,150.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Berry College ($25,271 vs. $25,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berry College are 8% lower than costs at Auburn University ($13,890 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berry College students is 203% larger than aid received Auburn University ($29,670 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Berry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Berry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berry College or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 39 points higher than at Berry College (1179)
- Incoming Auburn students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Berry College (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Berry College (3.84)
- Berry College has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Berry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Berry College? 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 Berry College and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Berry College (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $41,700)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Berry College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Berry College graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berry College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/