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Overview |
Auburn | UCCS | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Colorado Springs, CO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 11,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #616 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | uccs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | UCCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $7,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $20,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 84% |
Admission |
Auburn | UCCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 14,751 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 12,504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1015/1215 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | UCCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | UCCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $217 |
Diversity |
Auburn | UCCS | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | UCCS | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | UCCS | ||
| 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
- Auburn University is larger than than UCCS based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 11,431 students)
Auburn vs. UCCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or UCCS?
- Auburn University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Auburn than University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($31,176.00 vs. $20,544.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than Auburn ($16,990 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 31.6% lower than costs at Auburn University ($11,400 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than Auburn University (84% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 67.6% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($9,791 vs. $5,841)
Auburn vs. UCCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or UCCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCCS or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 130 points higher than at UCCS (1088)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UCCS (24)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. UCCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or UCCS? 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 UCCS and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (66% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $7,700 more per year than UCCS graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $46,400)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $501 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($20,999 vs. $21,500)
- UCCS graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCCS students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/