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Overview |
Auburn | UH | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 74% |
Admission |
Auburn | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $204 |
Diversity |
Auburn | UH | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | UH | ||
| 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
- University of Houston is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 33,015 students)
Auburn vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or UH?
- Auburn University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($10,704.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at Auburn than University of Houston ($32,112.00 vs. $21,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Auburn ($13,738 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 42.2% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,830 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than University of Houston (75% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 0.8% larger than aid received University of Houston ($11,644 vs. $11,551)
Auburn vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 64 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UH (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UH (3.46)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or UH? 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 UH and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than University of Houston (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $4,900 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $54,100)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,500)
- UH graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($204 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/