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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | George C Wallace State Community College Dothan | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | WCCD | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Dothan, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 3,832 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | wallace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | WCCD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $3,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $9,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $1,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $7,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 75% |
Admission |
Auburn | WCCD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | - | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | WCCD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | WCCD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $29,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
Auburn | WCCD | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | WCCD | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | WCCD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than WCCD based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 3,832 students)
Auburn vs. WCCD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or WCCD?
- Auburn University is 177.1% more expensive to attend than WCCD for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 315.7% higher at Auburn than George C Wallace State Community College Dothan ($31,176.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George C Wallace State Community College Dothan than Auburn ($1,106 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George C Wallace State Community College Dothan are 58.7% lower than costs at Auburn University ($9,450 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George C Wallace State Community College Dothan than Auburn University (75% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 33.2% larger than aid received George C Wallace State Community College Dothan ($9,791 vs. $7,349)
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or WCCD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCCD or Auburn .
Auburn vs. WCCD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or WCCD? 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 WCCD and Auburn.
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $24,300 more per year than WCCD graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $29,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/