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Tennessee Duke WUSTL Florida State Clemson Alabama Emory Rice UofSC Notre Dame Georgetown Georgia| Auburn University | Vanderbilt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 65% |
Admission |
Auburn | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $144 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Auburn | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Vanderbilt | ||
| 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 Vanderbilt based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 13,710 students)
Auburn vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 459.4% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.5% higher at Vanderbilt than Auburn University ($58,130.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Vanderbilt ($25,271 vs. $25,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 32.4% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($14,998 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than Vanderbilt University (74% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 450.8% larger than aid received Auburn University ($53,932 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 280 points higher than at Auburn (1218)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Auburn (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Vanderbilt (3.89)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (43.7%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Auburn vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Auburn University (92% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $29,000 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $54,100)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($14,000 vs. $21,500)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($144 vs. $222)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/