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Overview |
Auburn | CU Boulder | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Boulder, CO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 41,432 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | colorado.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | CU Boulder | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $14,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $40,297 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $16,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $22,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $10,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 54% |
Admission |
Auburn | CU Boulder | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 56,069 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 46,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1230/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | CU Boulder | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | CU Boulder | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $201 |
Diversity |
Auburn | CU Boulder | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | CU Boulder | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | CU Boulder | ||
| 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 Colorado Boulder is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (41,432 students vs. 33,015 students)
Auburn vs. CU Boulder Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or CU Boulder?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($14,784.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at CU Boulder than Auburn University ($40,297.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Boulder than Auburn ($22,640 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 10.1% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($15,396 vs. $16,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than University of Colorado Boulder (75% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 7.4% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($11,644 vs. $10,838)
Auburn vs. CU Boulder Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or CU Boulder? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU Boulder or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 6 points higher than at CU Boulder (1212)
- Incoming Auburn students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at CU Boulder (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. CU Boulder Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or CU Boulder? 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 CU Boulder and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than Auburn University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $2,800 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,100)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,500)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Boulder students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/