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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Georgia College & State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Georgia College | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Milledgeville, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 6,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #644 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | gcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Georgia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $7,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $26,688 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $10,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $20,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $8,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
Auburn | Georgia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 4,414 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 3,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 38.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1060/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Georgia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Georgia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $227 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Georgia College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | Georgia College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Georgia 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 Georgia College based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 6,315 students)
Auburn vs. Georgia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Georgia College?
- Auburn University is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Auburn than Georgia College & State University ($31,176.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia College & State University than Auburn ($20,301 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 37% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,948 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than Auburn University (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($9,791 vs. $8,610)
Auburn vs. Georgia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Georgia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia College or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 75 points higher than at Georgia College (1143)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Georgia College (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Georgia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Georgia 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 Georgia College and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Georgia College & State University (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $43,300)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/