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Alabama Florida State Clemson Kentucky UofSC Georgia Ole Miss University of Alabama at Birmingham ASU IU Florida JMU| Auburn University | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #222 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 85% |
Admission |
Auburn | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Auburn | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 33,015 students)
Auburn vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Auburn than The University of Tennessee ($32,112.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Auburn ($20,885 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 23.2% lower than costs at Auburn University ($12,500 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than Auburn University (85% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 1.3% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($11,644 vs. $11,491)
Auburn vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 4 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming Auburn students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (50.5%) than Tennessee (46%)
Auburn vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than The University of Tennessee (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $2,200 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $54,100)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/