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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia K-State University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU| Auburn University | University of Kansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | KU | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 28,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $10,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $28,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $10,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $18,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $10,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 89% |
Admission |
Auburn | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 19,226 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 16,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1050/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Auburn | KU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | KU | ||
| 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 KU based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 28,406 students)
Auburn vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or KU?
- Auburn University is 1% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($10,704.00 vs. $10,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Auburn than University of Kansas ($32,112.00 vs. $28,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Auburn ($18,322 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 42.3% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,818 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than Auburn University (89% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 9.4% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($11,644 vs. $10,644)
Auburn vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 73 points higher than at KU (1145)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at KU (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or KU? 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 KU and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than University of Kansas (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $500 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $54,100)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- KU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/