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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Rust College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Rust College | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $9,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 94% |
Admission |
Auburn | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 440/1339 | ||
| 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 | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $287 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Rust College | ||
| 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 Rust College based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 755 students)
Auburn vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Rust College?
- Auburn University is 5% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.9% higher at Auburn than Rust College ($31,176.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Auburn ($8,151 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 188.4% lower than costs at Auburn University ($5,200 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rust College than Auburn University (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 14.5% larger than aid received Rust College ($9,791 vs. $8,549)
Auburn vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 438 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 1.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Rust College has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Rust College? 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 Rust College and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Rust College (66% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $29,000 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $25,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $6,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,837)
- Auburn graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($222 vs. $287)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/