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Overview |
Auburn | UC | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 68% |
Admission |
Auburn | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Auburn | UC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Auburn | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 33,015 students)
Auburn vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($11,892.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Auburn than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($32,112.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Auburn ($21,511 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 18% lower than costs at Auburn University ($13,048 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (75% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 42.1% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,644 vs. $8,195)
Auburn vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 53 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or UC? 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 UC and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $8,500 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $45,600)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/