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Overview |
Auburn | Miami | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 18,618 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $14,635 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $36,851 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $16,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $27,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $12,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 95% |
Admission |
Auburn | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 34,498 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 28,319 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $255 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Miami | ||
| 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
- Auburn University is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 18,618 students)
Auburn vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Miami?
- Miami University is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($14,635.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Miami than Auburn University ($36,851.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Miami ($24,524 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 8.6% lower than costs at Miami University ($15,396 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than Auburn University (95% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Auburn University ($12,685 vs. $11,644)
Auburn vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 41 points higher than at Auburn (1218)
- Incoming Miami students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Auburn (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Miami (3.85)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Miami? 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 Miami and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than Auburn University (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $200 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,750)
- Auburn graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($222 vs. $255)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/