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Overview |
Auburn | OU | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 99% |
Admission |
Auburn | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Auburn | OU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | OU | ||
| 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 OU based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 29,145 students)
Auburn vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or OU?
- Auburn University is 111.1% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($10,704.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Auburn than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($32,112.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Auburn ($19,900 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 15.7% lower than costs at Auburn University ($13,310 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Auburn University (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 7.5% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($11,644 vs. $10,830)
Auburn vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 14 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming Auburn students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or OU? 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 OU and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Auburn University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $5,200 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $54,100)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- OU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU 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/