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Overview |
Auburn | UD | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Newark, DE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 24,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #151 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | udel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | UD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $13,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $35,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $18,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $12,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 88% |
Admission |
Auburn | UD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 35,362 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 26,101 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | UD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | UD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,203 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $250 |
Diversity |
Auburn | UD | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | UD | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | UD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 24,039 students)
Auburn vs. UD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or UD?
- University of Delaware is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at UD than Auburn University ($35,890.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Auburn ($18,044 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 5.4% lower than costs at Auburn University ($14,234 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Auburn University (88% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 26.4% larger than aid received Auburn University ($12,375 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. UD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or UD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UD or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 20 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming Auburn students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UD (3.94)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. UD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or UD? 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 UD and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Auburn University (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $7,200 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $2,703 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,203)
- Auburn graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($222 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/