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Overview |
Auburn | Arkansas | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Fayetteville, AR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 32,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | uark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Arkansas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $7,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $26,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $13,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $17,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $8,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 50% |
Admission |
Auburn | Arkansas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 28,186 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 20,202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | Arkansas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Arkansas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Arkansas | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | Arkansas | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Arkansas | ||
| 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
- Auburn University is larger than than Arkansas based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 32,140 students)
Auburn vs. Arkansas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Arkansas?
- Auburn University is 39.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($10,704.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Auburn than University of Arkansas ($32,112.00 vs. $26,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Auburn ($17,475 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 15.8% lower than costs at Auburn University ($13,290 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than University of Arkansas (75% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 43.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,644 vs. $8,109)
Auburn vs. Arkansas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Arkansas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arkansas or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 64 points higher than at Arkansas (1154)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Arkansas (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Arkansas (3.74)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. Arkansas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Arkansas? 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 Arkansas and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than University of Arkansas (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $50,400)
- University of Arkansas and Auburn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- University of Arkansas and Auburn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas 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/