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Tennessee Florida State Clemson CU Boulder Alabama UofSC Georgia BYU University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State| Auburn University | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Utah | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
Auburn | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Utah | ||
| 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 Utah is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 31,764 students)
Auburn vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Utah?
- Auburn University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($10,392.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Auburn than University of Utah ($31,176.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Auburn ($12,399 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 31.1% lower than costs at Auburn University ($11,437 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than Auburn University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University students is 1% larger than aid received University of Utah ($9,791 vs. $9,696)
Auburn vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 88 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Utah? 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 Utah and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than University of Utah (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $7,200 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $54,100)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Utah graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/