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Florida State USF Main Campus Tennessee FIU FAU Clemson Alabama Florida UofSC Georgia FGCU UNF| Auburn University | University of Central Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | UCF | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 69,233 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #387 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | ucf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | UCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $4,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $19,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $12,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $9,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 85% |
Admission |
Auburn | UCF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 60,627 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 23,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 39.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1190/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | UCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | UCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $188 |
Diversity |
Auburn | UCF | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | UCF | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | UCF | ||
| 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
- University of Central Florida is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (69,233 students vs. 33,015 students)
Auburn vs. UCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or UCF?
- Auburn University is 139% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($10,704.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at Auburn than University of Central Florida ($32,112.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Auburn ($13,110 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 27.6% lower than costs at Auburn University ($12,070 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than Auburn University (85% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 21.5% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($11,644 vs. $9,585)
Auburn vs. UCF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or UCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCF or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 39 points higher than at UCF (1179)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UCF (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UCF (3.64)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (50.5%) than UCF (39.5%)
Auburn vs. UCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or UCF? 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 UCF and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than University of Central Florida (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $5,200 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $3,230 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($18,270 vs. $21,500)
- UCF graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($188 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/