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UCF Florida State Tennessee Clemson Alabama UT UofSC Georgia Florida FGCU University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky| Auburn University | University of South Florida Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | USF Main Campus | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 48,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | usf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | USF Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $4,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $15,473 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $13,595 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $11,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $10,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 81% |
Admission |
Auburn | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 65,187 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | USF Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,147 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $197 |
Diversity |
Auburn | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | USF Main Campus | ||
| 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 South Florida Main Campus is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (48,572 students vs. 33,015 students)
Auburn vs. USF Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or USF Main Campus?
- Auburn University is 134.8% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($10,704.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.5% higher at Auburn than University of South Florida Main Campus ($32,112.00 vs. $15,473.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Florida Main Campus than Auburn ($11,578 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Florida Main Campus are 13.2% lower than costs at Auburn University ($13,595 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Florida Main Campus than Auburn University (81% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 16.3% larger than aid received University of South Florida Main Campus ($11,644 vs. $10,012)
Auburn vs. USF Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or USF Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF Main Campus or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 41 points higher than at USF Main Campus (1177)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USF Main Campus (26)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at USF Main Campus (3.64)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (50.5%) than USF Main Campus (41%)
Auburn vs. USF Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or USF Main Campus? 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 USF Main Campus and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than University of South Florida Main Campus (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $7,600 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $46,500)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $2,353 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($19,147 vs. $21,500)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($197 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/