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Overview |
Auburn | Queens | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 1,846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | queens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Queens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $40,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $40,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $16,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $27,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $29,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
Auburn | Queens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 4,357 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 2,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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 | Sep 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Queens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Queens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Queens | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Auburn | Queens | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Queens | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 1,846 students)
Auburn vs. Queens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Queens?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 281.1% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($40,790.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Queens than Auburn University ($40,790.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Queens ($24,524 vs. $27,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 7.1% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($15,396 vs. $16,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte than Auburn University (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 155.2% larger than aid received Auburn University ($29,713 vs. $11,644)
Auburn vs. Queens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Queens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 154 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Queens (24)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Queens (3.41)
- Queens has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. Queens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Queens? 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 Queens and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $44,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/