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Overview |
Auburn | IU | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 47,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #209 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $10,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $39,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $16,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $9,857 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 74% |
Admission |
Auburn | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 54,279 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 43,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Auburn | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
Auburn | IU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | IU | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 33,015 students)
Auburn vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or IU?
- Auburn University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($10,704.00 vs. $10,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at IU than Auburn University ($39,004.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Auburn ($16,282 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 15.1% lower than costs at Auburn University ($13,380 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than Indiana University Bloomington (75% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($11,644 vs. $9,857)
Auburn vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 19 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming Auburn students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or IU? 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 IU and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Auburn University (72% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $2,100 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Auburn graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/