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Overview |
Auburn | Tuskegee University | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Tuskegee, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 2,846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | tuskegee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Tuskegee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $19,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $19,594 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $9,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $35,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $6,798 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
Auburn | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 11,742 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 3,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 31.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 995/1255 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | Tuskegee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Tuskegee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $32,122 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $332 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Auburn | Tuskegee University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Tuskegee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 2,846 students)
Auburn vs. Tuskegee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Tuskegee University?
- Tuskegee University is 83.1% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($19,594.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at Auburn than Tuskegee University ($32,112.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Tuskegee University ($24,524 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 56.4% lower than costs at Auburn University ($9,844 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Auburn University (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 71.3% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($11,644 vs. $6,798)
Auburn vs. Tuskegee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Tuskegee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tuskegee University or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 263 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (50.5%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Auburn vs. Tuskegee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Tuskegee University? 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 Tuskegee University and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Tuskegee University (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $40,900)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $10,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $32,122)
- Auburn graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($222 vs. $332)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/