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KSU GS Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia Georgia Tech University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Mercer| Auburn University | Georgia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Georgia State | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 34,974 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | gsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Georgia State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $7,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $22,389 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $16,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $16,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $10,928 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
Auburn | Georgia State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 30,230 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 18,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1040/1280 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | Georgia State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Georgia State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $245 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Georgia State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Auburn | Georgia State | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Georgia 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
- Georgia State University is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (34,974 students vs. 33,015 students)
Auburn vs. Georgia State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Georgia State?
- Auburn University is 49.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($10,704.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Auburn than Georgia State University ($32,112.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than Auburn ($16,390 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 6.1% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($15,396 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than Auburn University (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($11,644 vs. $10,928)
Auburn vs. Georgia State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Georgia State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia State or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 162 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Georgia State has a higher acceptance rate (62.3%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. Georgia State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Georgia 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 Georgia State and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Georgia State University (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $46,200)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $2,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,699)
- Auburn graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/