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Overview |
Auburn | UConn | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Storrs, CT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 27,364 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #100 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | UConn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $13,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $22,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $16,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 75% |
Admission |
Auburn | UConn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 46,645 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 25,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1210/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | UConn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | UConn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Auburn | UConn | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Auburn | UConn | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | UConn | ||
| 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 UConn based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 27,364 students)
Auburn vs. UConn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or UConn?
- University of Connecticut is 52.6% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at UConn than Auburn University ($39,000.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Auburn ($22,324 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 10% lower than costs at Auburn University ($13,996 vs. $15,396)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University as University of Connecticut (75% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 45.9% larger than aid received Auburn University ($16,989 vs. $11,644)
Auburn vs. UConn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or UConn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UConn or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 32 points higher than at Auburn (1218)
- Incoming UConn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Auburn (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. UConn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or UConn? 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 UConn and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Auburn University (83% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $7,900 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $54,100)
- University of Connecticut and Auburn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- University of Connecticut and Auburn graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/