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Florida State Tennessee Georgia Clemson Alabama UCF Miami UofSC UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University| Auburn University | University of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Florida | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 55,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #78 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | ufl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $4,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $25,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $10,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $10,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 92% |
Admission |
Auburn | Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 64,473 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 15,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 43.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1300/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,815 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $163 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Florida | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Auburn | Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 31,764 students)
Auburn vs. Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Florida?
- Auburn University is 132.1% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Auburn than University of Florida ($31,176.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Auburn ($11,740 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 37% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,950 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than Auburn University (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 7.8% larger than aid received Auburn University ($10,555 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 59 points higher than at Auburn (1218)
- Incoming Florida students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Auburn (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Florida (3.9)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (43.7%) than Florida (23.3%)
Auburn vs. Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Florida? 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 Florida and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Auburn University (84% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $8,500 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $54,100)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $5,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($15,815 vs. $21,500)
- Florida graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($163 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/