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Overview |
Auburn | U of A | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Tucson, AZ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 53,001 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #269 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | arizona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | U of A | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $11,871 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $39,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $18,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $16,511 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 97% |
Admission |
Auburn | U of A | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 56,466 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 48,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1160/1420 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Auburn | U of A | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | U of A | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $196 |
Diversity |
Auburn | U of A | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | U of A | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | U of A | ||
| 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
- University of Arizona is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 33,015 students)
Auburn vs. U of A Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or U of A?
- University of Arizona is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at U of A than Auburn University ($39,340.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Auburn ($18,144 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 6.9% lower than costs at Auburn University ($14,400 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Auburn University (97% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 41.8% larger than aid received Auburn University ($16,511 vs. $11,644)
Auburn vs. U of A Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or U of A? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of A or Auburn .
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. U of A Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or U of A? 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 U of A and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than University of Arizona (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $100 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- U of A graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/