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Overview |
Auburn | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $7,463 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $13,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 517 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 53.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $208 |
Diversity |
Auburn | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | William Carey University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than William Carey University based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 5,662 students)
Auburn vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or William Carey University?
- William Carey University is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($13,500.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.9% higher at Auburn than William Carey University ($31,176.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Carey University than Auburn ($15,271 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 101% lower than costs at Auburn University ($7,463 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Carey University than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Carey University students is 36.2% larger than aid received Auburn University ($13,331 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 147 points higher than at William Carey University (1071)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at William Carey University (24)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at William Carey University (3.46)
- William Carey University has a higher acceptance rate (53.6%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or William Carey University? 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 William Carey University and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than William Carey University (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $13,200 more per year than William Carey University graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $40,900)
- William Carey University students graduate with a $1,308 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($20,192 vs. $21,500)
- William Carey University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($208 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Carey University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/