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Overview |
Auburn | JSCC | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Birmingham, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 8,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | jeffstateonline.com | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | JSCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $3,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $7,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $15,921 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $5,313 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | JSCC | ||
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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 | 2.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| 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 | JSCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | JSCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $8,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $87 |
Diversity |
Auburn | JSCC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | JSCC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | JSCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than JSCC based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 8,431 students)
Auburn vs. JSCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or JSCC?
- Auburn University is 160.5% more expensive to attend than JSCC for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $3,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305.9% higher at Auburn than Jefferson State Community College ($31,176.00 vs. $7,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jefferson State Community College than Auburn ($9,406 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 6.2% lower than costs at Jefferson State Community College ($14,998 vs. $15,921)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jefferson State Community College than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 84.3% larger than aid received Jefferson State Community College ($9,791 vs. $5,313)
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or JSCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JSCC or Auburn .
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.99 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at JSCC (2.98)
Auburn vs. JSCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or JSCC? 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 JSCC and Auburn.
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $21,300 more per year than JSCC graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $32,800)
- Jefferson State Community College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($8,500 vs. $21,500)
- JSCC graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($87 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JSCC 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/