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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | CBU | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Auburn | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Auburn | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 2,043 students)
Auburn vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 248.5% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($37,300.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at CBU than Auburn University ($37,300.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Auburn ($17,068 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 43.5% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,731 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Auburn University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 149.7% larger than aid received Auburn University ($29,076 vs. $11,644)
Auburn vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 113 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or CBU? 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 CBU and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Christian Brothers University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $3,500 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $50,600)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/