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Overview |
Auburn | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 59% |
Admission |
Auburn | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Auburn | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $193 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 31,764 students)
Auburn vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Texas A&M?
- Auburn University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Texas A&M than Auburn University ($36,239.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than Auburn ($20,375 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 29.9% lower than costs at Auburn University ($11,550 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than Texas A&M University College Station (74% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 25.4% larger than aid received Auburn University ($12,278 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 6 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Auburn (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Auburn University (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $11,500 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $54,100)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/