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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Tennessee Clemson Alabama FIU UofSC Georgia FAU LSU Miami| Auburn University | Florida State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Florida State | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 43,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #199 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | fsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Florida State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $4,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $16,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $12,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $14,903 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $8,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 86% |
Admission |
Auburn | Florida State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 74,038 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 18,793 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 25.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1240/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | Florida State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Florida State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $214 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Florida State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | Florida State | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Florida State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (43,234 students vs. 33,015 students)
Auburn vs. Florida State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Florida State?
- Auburn University is 166.1% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($10,704.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at Auburn than Florida State University ($32,112.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Auburn ($14,903 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 20.8% lower than costs at Auburn University ($12,740 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than Auburn University (86% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Florida State University ($11,644 vs. $8,731)
Auburn vs. Florida State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Florida State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida State or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 3 points higher than at Florida State (1215)
- Incoming Auburn students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (50.5%) than Florida State (25.4%)
Auburn vs. Florida State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Florida State? 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 Florida State and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Auburn University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($20,750 vs. $21,500)
- Florida State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($214 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/