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Overview |
Auburn | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 4,704 students)
Auburn vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 230.1% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Lipscomb than Auburn University ($34,304.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Lipscomb ($25,271 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 6.9% lower than costs at Auburn University ($14,036 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 149.2% larger than aid received Auburn University ($24,404 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 42 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Lipscomb University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/