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Tennessee Florida State Clemson UofSC Alabama Georgia Coastal Carolina University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky CSU Florida Elon| Auburn University | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | CofC | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 81% |
Admission |
Auburn | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Auburn | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 11,729 students)
Auburn vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at CofC than Auburn University ($36,398.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Auburn ($20,806 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 9.7% lower than costs at Auburn University ($14,032 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Auburn University (81% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 18.7% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($11,644 vs. $9,811)
Auburn vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 77 points higher than at CofC (1141)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CofC (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at CofC (3.94)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or CofC? 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 CofC and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than College of Charleston (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $7,900 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston and Auburn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- College of Charleston and Auburn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC 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/