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UO Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Portland State University Georgia Colorado State University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Western Washington University| Auburn University | Oregon State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | OSU | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 35,622 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #379 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $11,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $33,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $15,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $21,868 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $9,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 89% |
Admission |
Auburn | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 22,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
Auburn | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | OSU | ||
| 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
- Oregon State University is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (35,622 students vs. 33,015 students)
Auburn vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or OSU?
- Oregon State University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($11,145.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at OSU than Auburn University ($33,315.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than Auburn ($21,868 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon State University are 2.1% lower than costs at Auburn University ($15,075 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than Auburn University (89% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 17.4% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($11,644 vs. $9,922)
Auburn vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 105 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at OSU (3.61)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or OSU? 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 OSU and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Oregon State University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $200 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $53,900)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Auburn graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/